Symposium scene depicted in the ancient Greek fresco on the south wall in the Tomb of the Diver (Tomba del tuffatore) dated from 480-470 BC on display in the Paestum Archaeological Museum (Museo archeologico di Paestum) in Paestum, Campania, Italy. The bearded man at the left is depicted lying on the kline (ancient furniture) with the chelys (stringed musical instrument) in the right hand and the egg in the left hand. The couple in the middle is depicted drinking wine from the kylix (drinking cup) while the couple at the right is depicted playing aulos (double flute).

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