The Roman Empire. Economy, Society and Culture

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F. The iconographic form of the group reused as an image of Hebrews escaping form
Egypt during the crossing of the Red Sea. Late fourth century marble sarcophagus
probably made in Rome and now in the Arles Museum. Photo: J. Elsner.


E. The group as a painted burlesque in the form of dog- headed apes with large
phalli, from the Masseria di Cuomo in Pompeii. Now in Naples Museum. Photo:
M. Squire.
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