Symposium scene depicted in the ancient Greek fresco on the north 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) and drinking wine from the kylix (drinking cup). The homosexual couple in the middle is depicted drinking wine from the kylix and playing kottabos (ancient game) while the couple at the right is depicted playing chelys (stringed musical instrument).


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