sarcophagus
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Yet collectively they suggest a frieze on an antique sarcophagus, aligned on the rosy ledge across the bottom of the painting, their heads forming a horizontal row with that of Jesus.
In response, the former Soviet Union constructed the sarcophagus over the nuclear reactor.
From BBC
So far, only about 30 have been recovered from the rubble, including a piece of a Byzantine sarcophagus lid and pottery jars.
From BBC
The boy king's gold-covered sarcophagus and his burial mask, inlaid with lapis lazuli, will take centre stage at Saturday's opening.
From Barron's
Among the bronze and marble objects are portraits, over-life-size figures, sarcophagi reliefs and animal sculptures.
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