Ancient Sarcophagus of Roman General | The Portonaccio sarcophagus

The Portonaccio sarcophagus, dated to around 180 AD, is a striking example of ancient Roman funerary art. Its front side portrays one of the most realistic engagements between Roman cavalry and barbarians during the Marcomannic Wars. A faceless knight dominates at the center of the scene. His identity is debatable and so are the reasons why his face was never carved.

Roman Empire
Aulus Julius Pompilius Piso
First Legion Italica
Fourth Legion Flavia Felix