Case K contains two interesting representations of Roman comedy and tragedy respectively. The oblong lamp (No. =54=; fig. 17) gives a scene from a comedy, not improbably the mock-marriage scene from the fourth act of the _Casina_ of Plautus. The steps leading up to the door of the house divide the actors into two groups. On the left is the bridegroom (Olympio?) with his mule, in preparation for his departure into the country. On the right comes the marriage procession approaching a woman (Pardalisca?) who stands by the steps. First walks a Silenus, carrying a Cupid on his shoulders; next comes the bride, carried aloft by a man, in order that she may be lifted over the threshold in conformity with the usual Roman marriage rite (see below, p. 212). Behind is an altar in the courtyard of the house. A Cupid waits at the door to receive the bride. [Illustration: FIG. 19.--IVORY STATUETTE OF A TRAGIC ACTOR.] [Illustration: FIG. 20.--TERRACOTTA STATUETTE OF COMIC ACTOR (MONEY-LENDER?) (NO. 60). Ht. 7-7/8 in.] The Gallo-Roman medallion (No. =55=; fig. 18) is from a vase. It gives a picture of a Roman tragedy. On a high stage sits Jupiter enthroned, with Victory and Minerva on his right and left hand respectively. Before the stage stand Hercules and Mars, disputing. Hercules has slain Cycnus, the son of Mars, and the irate father stands exclaiming: "Be assured that I am come as the avenger of my son." To which Hercules replies: "Unconquered valour can ne'er be terrified."[14] The characters speak in iambic verse. [Illustration: FIG. 21.--TERRACOTTA STATUETTE OF COMIC ACTOR (SLAVE?) (NO. 61). Ht. 8-1/2 in.]