Jan 4, 2011: Sarcophagus

xoxoxoBruce · 01-04-2011, 12:01 AM

This 1800 year old Roman sarcophagus was discovered in 1931, and they're still figuring out who's in it.
The incredibly detailed battle scene carved on the outside, must have taken a long time and enormous expense.

From the carvings they think it's Aulus Iulius Pompilius, but can't be sure.
In that detailed carving, only the face of the general was left blank.

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TheMercenary · 01-04-2011, 06:30 AM

Fantastic pics. Anyone on FB should link that page, they have some great stuff.

footfootfoot · 01-04-2011, 08:19 AM

My guess is that the face was left blank because it was a display model only and when you placed your order it would be customized for you...

Lamplighter · 01-04-2011, 08:52 AM

So it's only a 1x3 ft salesman's model ?

newtimer · 01-04-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

...the face was left blank because it was a display model...

Or because we're still waiting for the person to die. He's been exercising regularly, watching what he eats, and wandering around Europe for the past 1800 years. A roamin' Roman.

kerosene · 01-04-2011, 05:10 PM

What makes you guys think it is really meant for dead people? Clearly it's some Roman teenage girl's hope chest.

Gravdigr · 01-04-2011, 06:29 PM

As in: She hopes she doesn't end up in it anytime soon?

Nirvana · 01-04-2011, 06:30 PM

Isn't that Joaquin Phoenix in the top right corner?

SPUCK · 01-05-2011, 05:13 AM

Yeah classic battle scene.. Lady with her breast hanging out. I see that in most bloody battles. Like she what, doesn't notice one of her girls is loose?

ZenGum · 01-05-2011, 06:02 AM

She could take someone's eye out with that nipple, though.

Gravdigr · 01-05-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nirvana

Isn't that Joaquin Phoenix in the top right corner?

No. No shades.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

She could take someone's eye out with that nipple, though.

Also, she's kinda 'manly' looking.

BigV · 01-06-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

She could take someone's eye out with that nipple, though.

I don't see it that way.

I might chip a tooth, though.

eta: breathtaking carving!

01-04-2011, 12:01 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Jan 4, 2011: Sarcophagus This 1800 year old Roman sarcophagus was discovered in 1931, and they're still figuring out who's in it. The incredibly detailed battle scene carved on the outside, must have taken a long time and enormous expense. From the carvings they think it's Aulus Iulius Pompilius, but can't be sure. In that detailed carving, only the face of the general was left blank. link __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-04-2011, 06:30 AM	#2
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Fantastic pics. Anyone on FB should link that page, they have some great stuff. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-04-2011, 08:19 AM	#3
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	My guess is that the face was left blank because it was a display model only and when you placed your order it would be customized for you... __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

01-04-2011, 06:29 PM	#7
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	As in: She hopes she doesn't end up in it anytime soon? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

01-04-2011, 06:30 PM	#8
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Isn't that Joaquin Phoenix in the top right corner? __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

01-04-2011, 08:52 AM	#4
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	So it's only a 1x3 ft salesman's model ?

01-04-2011, 05:10 PM	#6
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	What makes you guys think it is really meant for dead people? Clearly it's some Roman teenage girl's hope chest.

01-05-2011, 05:13 AM	#9
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Yeah classic battle scene.. Lady with her breast hanging out. I see that in most bloody battles. Like she what, doesn't notice one of her girls is loose?

01-05-2011, 06:02 AM	#10
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	She could take someone's eye out with that nipple, though. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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