Fascinating… I wonder what the treasures actually are, and I love that this whole focus of this piece is derailed with his realization. It’s like he was thinking, observing, and then suddenly the thought burst out and the rest didn’t matter, the fact of continued life becoming more important than the treasures.

Now, 15 b.c.? That’s an interesting detail…

I say there’s a coin in his mouth for passage to Hades. I don’t know the dates on that ritual.. As far as other orifices..ew. :)
At least they ask permission..
Funny how the realization of being alive hits this late in the game..