Porphyry support for a water basin
by Ancient Roman (Unknown), 150
Details
- Year
- 150
- Medium
- Porphyry
- Size
- H. 30 in. (76.2 cm) width 58 1/4 in. (148 cm) Weight approx. 900 lbs
Ancient Roman This Roman work, dating to 2nd century CE. Made from porphyry, it measures H. 30 in. (76.2 cm).
It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the Greek and Roman Art department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.
