F21.1 THE CHARITES (GRACES)

Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Fresco, Imperial Roman IV Style |
Context | Pompeii, House of Titus Dentatus Panthera |
Date | ca 65 -79 A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The three Charites (Graces) dance naked in a circle, two resting their hands on the shoulders of the third. They are crowned with wreaths and hold sprigs of myrtle.