Funerary stele

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This relief showcases a banquet scene, a ubiquitous motif in ancient Greek art. This figurative scheme was prevalent not only in votive offerings but also in funerary contexts. A robust male figure reclines on the right side, while a woman sits at the very end of the couch, draped in a himation (Greek outer garment). Before them lies a tripes canteen with sweet treats atop. The funerary purpose becomes apparent through details like the woman's veiled head and the farewell gesture, both hallmarks of Greek funerary iconography.