ROMAN MARBLE SARCOPHAGUS RELIEF WITH A MOUNTED AMAZON

Ca. AD 180 - 220 or later. A marble sarcophagus relief depicting a mounted Amazon in combat, with her rearing horse trampling a fallen figure beneath its forelegs. The horse is carved in high relief, with an elongated head, flowing mane, muscular neck and raised forequarters, its hind legs extended in a vigorous stride. The Amazon wears a short tunic with deeply carved folds gathered at the waist, and a billowing mantle extending behind her. Beneath the horse, a fallen warrior is depicted with a muscular torso and bent limbs, partially obscured by a curved shield. The scene is framed by a projecting upper moulding and a narrow lower border. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1951,0306.1. Size: 600mm x 520mm; Weight: 19kg Provenance: Private London collection; Ex. Private European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.