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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

Clio, muse of history, holding writing tablets. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half