Dionysus, Acme & Icarius - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, Paphos |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Paphos, House of Dionysos |
| Date | C3rd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The god Dionysus gifts grape and wine to the Athenian hero Icarius. The god and his Maenad nymph companion Acme are both crowned with wreaths of fruiting grapevines.