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Art and Archaeology of Ancient Italy

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Author: Siena Failla

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Tomb of Eurysaces; Rome; ca 20 BCE, for Marcus Vergilius Eurysaces; possibly a freedman; inscription says "This is the tomb of Marcus Vergilius Eurysaces, baker, contractor, public servant"; pillars and holes thought to be a visual representation of his occupation (break baking); a wealthy member of society who was not in the upper class; frieze showing process of baking bread (milling grain, working with grain, making dough, baking); unique design for a tomb; corinthian columns; made with concrete, tufa blocks, travertine


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