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artistUnknown artist Description English: Melpomene, muse of tragedy, wearing a tragic mask. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and

English Thalia, Muse of comedy, holding a comic mask (detail from the "Muses Sarcophagus")

Erato, muse of lyric poetry, holding a lyre. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half

English: Euterpe, muse of music, carrying a flute. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half

Description English: Terpsichore, muse of dancing. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half