A second passage is crossed to the
11th Room.—
Containing several fine sarcophagi.
12th Room.—
Entrance Wall:
Sarcophagus, with the story of Orestes.
Right Wall:
Sarcophagus decorated with Cupids bearing garlands, and supporting a head of Augustus.
Wall of Egress:
Sarcophagus representing the destruction of the children of Niobe.
13th Room.—
Entrance Wall:
Statue of C. Lælius Saturninus.
In the Centre:
Sarcophagus of P. Cæcilius Vallianus, representing a funeral banquet.
Left Wall:
Unfinished statue of a captive barbarian, with sculptor's marks remaining, to guide the workman's chisel.