Looking at another great example we have the contest between the Muses and the Sirens. This sarcophagus is from the Late Imperial or Gallenic period in the third quarter of 3rd century AD. It is made from Pentelic marble and was acquired from the Metropolitan Museum of Art through the Rogers fund in 1910. It is with the rectangular sarcophagus, we have the defeat of death. The scene depicted is three gods, Athena, Zeus, and Hera, judging a musical contest among the Muses and the Sirens. The Muses represent the highest beauty, song, and artistry of men. Holding in the Muses hands are the instruments of song suspended in mid usage. Underfoot are the Sirens, representing death through seduction, are being defeated by the Muses. It is with the
