Marble sepulchral chest and cover of Publius Licinius Successus, in the form of a building; at the f
Marble sepulchral chest and cover of Publius Licinius Successus, in the form of a building; at the front corners are large cupids standing on cornucopias. Birds fill the space under the garland. Above the garland is a cupid riding a a sea-horse. The sides are simply decorated with imitation walling.The framed inscription reads: Dis Man(ibus) / Comicus et / Auriola parentes / infelicissimi / P(ublio) Licinio Successo / v(ixit) a(nnos) XIII m(ensem) I d(ies) XIX, meaning "To the Spirits of the Departed. Cornicus and Auriola, most unhappy parents, to Publius Licinius Successus, (who) lived 13 years, 1 month, 19 days".1st - early 2nd century AD; found in Rome© Trustees of the British Museum, London -- source link
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