Crátera, Apulia, 340-320 BC.

Death is conceived as an ideal repose for the deceased, a warrior.  The arms that accompany him are a symbol of his function and virtue. A mermaid sings the funeral lament and accompanies it to the beyond.

Crátera, Apulia, 340-320 BC.  (Apulia)

Archeological Museum, Madrid, Spain