Sarcophagus Reclining Couple

a. How does this work reflect Etruscan society?
b. Why is this work significant?


a. The work shows the relationship of the husband and wife, and it also details the status of women within Etruscan society. The couple is presented in a relaxed pose with the emphasis on the upper torsos.

b. It reiterates the status of women within Etruscan society, and it also gives us a glimpse into the funerary practices. It strikes a feeling of celebration and enjoyment.

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