littlesoldierboots:Pompeiian mosaicThis mosaic represents death as the ultimate equalizer, to remind
littlesoldierboots:Pompeiian mosaicThis mosaic represents death as the ultimate equalizer, to remind people of the fleeting nature of earthly fortunesThe skull symbolizes death, the butterfly signifies the soul and the wheel represents fortune. Also featured in this mosaic is a libella - a levelling instrument, with a plumb lineOn each side of the libella are symbols of poverty and wealth/power, kept in perfect balance. On the right poverty and on the left wealth and powerPhoto: S. Sosnovskiy, housed in the Naples National Archaeological Museum -- source link