In Sarcophagus of the Spouses, how is the Similar sarcophagi discussed?
A similar sarcophagus from Caere was found at the Banditaccia necropolis. It also is called the Sarcophagus of the Spouses (Sarcophage des Époux) and is in the Louvre in Paris (Cp 5194). This sarcophagus has similarities that can suggest that they were made in the same studio, from the size, shape, and function of the sarcophagi.A second similar sarcophagus that could have been from the same studio was found in Caere. The urn of Monte Abatone, which is smaller than the other two, is made of terracotta and is in a similar style of laying on a couch or kline. It differs from the other two in that it is a single figure of a woman, as she poses in a way that depicts her pouring a liquid, possibly oil or perfume, in her hand. This work is located at National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, Rome, and in 2021 this urn has been going through restoration by the Museums Restoration Service and the DE.CO.RE Company.Another similar urn exists that has the same dynamic as the Sarcophagus of the Spouses, just a smaller version. This urn also has a couple, the bare chested man embracing the clothed woman, leaning up against pillows, laying on a kline with their legs covered up and feet slightly sticking out. However this man does not have a beard.
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