Tomb of the Bigas

490-480 BC.
This is a particularly sumptuous tomb, even in its finishing touches: along the walls there are two friezes, one small on a sort of relief frieze, and one large.
In the small frieze, on a white background, the funeral games are represented and it is the only case where all the races that were in use in Greece and the typically Etruscan ‘Phersu’ game are represented.
At the corners, two wooden platforms with a canopy are depicted, from which numerous people, men and women, are shown watching the races and engaged in lively conversations.
Below the platform, there are servants lying down who are following the races.
In the large frieze, on a red background, there is a banquet scene enlivened by dancers and musicians, which is unfortunately very damaged.

The Etruscan Tombs

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