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Sarcophagus of Alexander
Joseph Lindon Smith (American, 1863–1950)
Medium/Technique
Oil on canvas, plaster backed
Dimensions
Height x width: 20 7/8 x 106 9/16 in. (53 x 270.7 cm)
Credit Line
General Funds
Accession Number00.502
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome, Americas
ClassificationsPaintings
DescriptionReproduction of Greek, 4th century B.C. sarcophagus from Sidon (the so-called "Alexander Sarcophagus"). The original is in the Istanbul Museum. For the other long side, see 00.501.
Provenance1900: purchased by MFA from Joseph Lindon Smith for $ 3,500.00 (this is the total price for MFA 00.501 and 00.502)