Grave relief of Publius Aiedius and Aiedia

The name of his wife, also identified as a freed slave of Publius Aiedius, was Fausta Melior.

As freedmen, the pair held a form of Roman citizenship, but remained bound to their former owner, who was now their patron.

The pair extend their hands towards the centre of the image, showing their status as a legally married couple.

Aiedia wears a chiton and cloak, Aiedius a toga, which was reserved for free citizen men.

The depictions "looked out" from their windows along the streets lined with tombs which led into ancient Rome.