Funerary cippus (marker)
Type:
Funerary monument and ornaments
Year:
Early 5th century B.C.
Material and technique:
Fetid limestone
Origin:
From Chiusi, Tuscany, formerly in the Scalambrini Collection
Inventory:
Inv. MB 201
This cippus (marker), from Chiusi, has three parts, one above the other: a base, a hollow central part that contained the deceased’s ashes, and an upper dado topped by an element in the shape of a pinecone. The central and upper parts are decorated with scenes of mourning in very low relief. Pale traces of the original colors can still be seen. The elements of the cippus can be dated to the early 5th century B.C.
Opere del percorso
The hall
This room displays examples of Etruscan and Phoenician art that enrich the overall picture conceived by Giovanni Barracco for the formation of his collection of artworks from the ancient civilizations that flourished around the Mediterranean basin.
