The sarcophagus of Lars Pulena was made in the early second century BCE.His expression was somber;although Lars Pulena is shown reclining,he is not at a festive banquet.Which of the following could account for this?

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The somber expression and lack of a festive banquet setting on the sarcophagus likely reflect the broader decline in Etruscan fortunes during this period, rather than personal misfortune or a deviation from cultural practices.

The Sarcophagus of Lars Pulena Was Made in the Early