Sarcophagus of the lions.

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ETRUSCAN Anonymous: This sarcophagus from Ceri is known to be the oldest decorated sarcophagus preserved from Erturia. It is composed of two joined cinerary urns in the form of a house with a pitched roof. The urns are adorned with protective lions and the side of each urn features a lion stylized with Orientalizing features.

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