TOMB 15 (back wall)Tek


In a large niche in the back wall is a picture of a woman. Apart from a purple dress hanging down from her shoulder over her hips she is naked.
Next to her are two youths. The one on her right side hands over a mirror and the other one, to
her left, holds open a box.
Above the niche was a stucco shell.
One may conclude that we have to do with Venus.
The same scene you can find also in Pompeii and Ostia, and is explained as a symbol of liberty and life.


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