Etruscan sarcophagus - The Etruscans had a very advanced culture that predated the Romans in Italy by hundreds of years. They were known as lovers of good food, wine and banquets and an upper class Etruscan's sarcophagus usually depicted the person relaxing at a banquet. The Etruscan museum in Volterra had hundreds of these figures. My conclusion was that they were a very good-looking bunch.