Funerary inscription of the Spurius family. Roman, 2nd century BCE. Marble, pigment; 35 x 34.5 x 8 cm. ID: 0000.00.1037. This tombstone for the Spurius family is a rare example of a Republican-period inscription from the Bay of Naples, but it shows some facets that became standardized in later tombstones. The grouping of relatives together in a large tomb was a common practice to demonstrate the family’s wealth, especially if it was in a prominent location. Intriguingly, this inscription was carved on a re-used column base, one of numerous examples of the re-use of building materials for inscriptions and vice-versa. Translation: "Gnaeus Spurius, the son of Ovus; Singullia, the daughter of Marcus; Marcus Spurius, the son of Gnaeus; Gnaeus Spurius, the son of Gnaeus Frugus." For more info and links to raw data, see: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/k/kelsey/x-0000.00.1037