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Sarcophagus of the Spouses Museum of Ancient Arles, Arles, France c. 325

The Sarcophagus of the Spouses (a.k.a. Trinity Sarcophagus) is a Christian sarcophagus from the early 4th century. It was found in 1974, still sealed and containing the remains of middle-aged couple.

Sarcophagus of the Spouses
Sarcophagus of the Spouses (Sarcophage des Epoux) or Trinity Sarcophagus, dating from the second quarter of the 4th century. The tomb was found in 1974 at Trinquetaille, still sealed and containing the remains of a woman around age 50 and a man, with war wounds, around age 60. The front panel is elaborately carved with scenes from the Old Testament and miracles of Christ. Inv. PAP.74.00.1/5. Musee de l'Arles Antique, Arles, France. Image credit: David Joyal

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old-fashioned flower design element

The Sarcophagus of the Spouses (Sarcophage des Epoux) or Trinity Sarcophagus, dating from the second quarter of the 4th century. The tomb was found in 1974 at Trinquetaille, still sealed and containing the remains of a woman around age 50 and a man, with war wounds, around age 60. The front panel is elaborately carved with scenes from the Old Testament and miracles of Christ. Inv. PAP.74.00.1/5.

Description
old-fashioned flower design element

The Sarcophagus of the Spouses or Trinity Sarcophagus dates from the second quarter of the 4th century. It was found in 1974, still sealed and containing the remains of middle-aged couple. The front panel is carved with scenes from the Old Testament and miracles of Christ.