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Roman sarcophagus with busts of the deceased, 3rd century.

The busts of a man in a tunic and toga and a woman in a robe and stole are framed between winged naked putti (amorini, cupids) holding garlands of fruit and flowers.

 

The lid has a frieze of sea-monsters and putti.

 

Early 3rd century from Puteoli (Pozzuoli) near Naples, Italy.

Naples Archaeological Museum.

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Uploaded on July 11, 2016
Taken on June 30, 2016