Sculpture - Sarcophagus representing a sea port, supposed to be the port of Carthage; also the head of Trajan, c. A.D. 200 (now in the Vatican Museum). Photographer: Unknown
Sculpture - Sarcophagus of the third century, representing a ship drawn by horses along a canal, now in the Colonna Garden. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
This subject is very rare, and believed even to be unique; it is supposed to be symbolical, signifying that the deceased was a merchant travelling by sea and land. The lady in a recumbent attitude, half-lying on the vessel, and bearing the cornucopia in her left hand, represents the annona.'