Marble funerary altar of a child named Anthus- The altar was set up by his father, Lucius Iulius Gamus. The deceased is referred to as, “his sweetest son” and a personal touch is given to the relief by showing Anthus with his pet dog.(1st Century CE)[4000×1848]
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*Diis manib(us)*
*Anthi*
*L. Iulius Gamus pater fi(lio) dulcissim(o).*
“To the spirit of Anthus. Lucius Julius Gamus (erected this altar) for his sweetest son.”