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Tomb 55 (early-Antonine)

In the centre of the vault was a flying figure in an octagon. In the corners of the vault are four tondos with the heads of the Four Seasons, on a green-blue background. Between these heads are two rectangular panels with a Satyr holding a pedum. In two other panels are two reclining figures: a female figure, and a male figure with an amphora leaning against his knee, probably a river deity, perhaps the Tiber.



General view.
Photo: ICCD E041034.



General view of the barrel vault.
Photo: ICCD E041198.



A Satyr and the head of a Season.
Photo: ICCD E017015.



Detail of the Season.
Photo: ICCD E041200.



A reclining figure.
Photo: ICCD E041105.


In some niches winged putti were found, one carrying a vessel with fruit and flowers, perhaps the personification of Spring. A male figure is called a Lar by Calza.



A putto.
Photo: ICCD E041186.



A putto.
Photo: ICCD E041189.



A male figure.
Photo: ICCD E041202.