SARCOPHAGUS SEIANTI HANUNIA - BRITISH MUSEUM2020

Sarcophagus of Seianti Hanunia Tlesnasa The Sarcophagus of Seianti Hanunia Tlesnasa is the life-size sarcophagus of an Etruscan noblewoman dating from 150 BC and is a masterpiece of Etruscan artwork. The deceased woman's name is inscribed in Etruscan along the base of the chest. She was part of a wealthy aristocratic family and is dressed sumptuously, wearing an ornate gown and cloak, with drapery over her body and adorned with a tiara, earrings, bracelets and a necklace. Seianti is depicted as a mature woman, who is adjusting her veil to show her body. She leans against a pillow and holds a mirror in her other hand, gazing into the distance. This brightly painted Etruscan sarcophagus was discovered in 1886 with the contents of a skeleton and some grave belongings. Scientific analysis of the bones and teeth indicated that Seianti probably died at about 50–55 years of age. The idealized face of the deceased woman depicted on the sarcophagus was typical of Etruscan art at the time. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab