The arcosolium to which this is attached contains the remarkable paintings represented in the accompanying engraving.
Each side of the cubiculum, except that of the entrance, usually contains a recessed tomb, either a table-tomb or an arcosolium.
First, the arcosolium is not exclusively Christian in character.
The front of the arcosolium is closed by a wall, on the surface of which is an interesting fresco, which is here reproduced.
However, all tombs of this period fall into two groups, kk tombs and arcosolium tombs.
