Larva convivialis, 1st century BC-1st century AD. Italy, Campania, Naples, National Archaeological Museum, inv. 109688. Total. From Pompeii, Larva convivialis used during banquets for play and as a reminder of the transience of life and thus the obligation to have fun, eat, and enjoy life because 'of tomorrow there is no certainty.'
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Album / Mondadori Portfolio / Archivio dell'Arte / Luciano Pedicini