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is in fl ight; beneath the kline a trapeza (serving-table) is still standing, holding food and
furnishings. After a gap, a trapeza and perhaps a kottabos (gaming-stand) overturned in
front of the last kline – E. It is not possible to discern additional characters from those
mentioned in the Odyssey. The richness of the furnishings (the covers all have long fringes,
the klinai have fi nely carved feet, and bronze vessels and a tripod are identifi able) evokes
an atmosphere of high social rank that is well suited to the home of Odysseus.
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