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The Sarcophagus of Spouses was discovered in a necropolis. It is from the Etruscan culture (talk about this culture more). Most likely used for ashes, Etruscan culture they practiced cremation. Poses the statement that men and woman are more equal in this culture because men would usually be the only ones attending these parties but clearly its the two of them. They are both smiling and have a loving attitude which is uncommon for Greek culture. Because this is a funerary piece it could mean a positive attitude towards life and death.

- Archaic smile

-the etruscan culture was believed to be a very sexual culture,

-how their culture is different from greek culture, and why this makes this piece an important piece to etruscan art

Zandrabee (talk) 03:00, 29 September 2015 (UTC)

The Sarcophagus of Spouses was discovered in a necropolis. In Etruscan culture they practiced cremation, so this was most likely used for ashes since this did not have body remains within it. Also in their culture, they were more open about their sexual activities. Women were not seen as "sinful" if they were naked in public. Women also commonly had sex with men that were not their husbands, so children were raised not to know who their father is.^[3]This raises the question whether the couple on the sarcophagus are even married at all.

This piece proves that men and women are more equal in this culture than other cultures around this time period. Unlike in the Greek world, where banquets were reserved for men, the Etruscan woman, who held an important place in society, is represented by her husband's side, in the same proportions and in a similar pose.^[4] They are both smiling and have a loving attitude which is very uncommon for Greek culture. Because this is a funerary piece it could mean a positive attitude towards life and death. She is in the process of pouring perfume into his hand, she is making the gesture of offering perfume, another essential component of funerary ritual. In her left hand she is holding a small, round object, possibly a pomegranate, a symbol of immortality.^[5]