Gell, William; Gandy, John P. : Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii (Band 1) (London, 1824)

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FOMPEIANA.

113

that it
twelve

was
years

erected to Velasius Gratus,
. Upon the stele is inscribed

who lived

9

IVNONI
TYCHES • IVLIAE
AVGVSTAE • VENER •

36 Tombs of the family of Arrius: one continued
podium forms a sub-basement to these tombs, as
well as to that of L. Ceius. In front of the
podium is an inscription :

ARRIAE • M • F •
DIOMEDES . L . SIBI. SVIS

The sepulchre of M. Arrius Diomedes, constructed
of rubble work, is faced with stucco: two fasces
are represented upon its front. Over them, in a
panel, is an inscription, recording the dedication
of the tomb to the use of himself and family:

M • ARRIVS . DIOMEDES .

SIBI • SVIS • MEMORIAE

MAGISTER • PAG • AVG • FELICI • SVBVRB

Two children, a male and a female, of Diomedes,
are commemorated by two blocks, each bearing
an inscription. Arria was eight years old: re-
specting the son we are only informed, that he
was the first-born.

ARRIAE • M • F M • ARRIO

VIII PRIMOGENI