Roman Sarcophagus with Man's Head within Striated Design

Name/Title

Roman Sarcophagus with Man's Head within Striated Design

Entry/Object ID

OUT-29

Tags

Pacifici purchase

Description

Sarcophagus w bust of young man & quatrefoil flowers in corners surrounded by striated pattern Outside near entrance 1928-1929 Pacifici purchase from Vincenzo The identity of the dealer who sold that large sarc, Sig. Vincenzo, the old man, is a puzzle. The name and age seem to fit very neatly Vincenzo Capobianchi, who had been a distinguished painter before he became a dealer in Rome. The one problem is that Capobianchi died in September 1928 and in June 1929, Pacifici mentions Sig. Vincenzo as though he is quite alive. So, Capobianchi seems to be out. (Cohon, 2025)

Acquisition

Accession

OUT-29

Source (if not Accessioned)

Amando Pacifici

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Sarcophagus

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Funerary

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Funerary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

General Notes

Note Type

2025-01-13 Cohon email - AIA Talk, Jan 4

Note Type

1929-06-25 from Pacifici (Bari window, Vincensos sarcophagus, Jandolo) p(2)