Poseidon & Amphitrite - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Bardo National Museum, Tunis |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Utica, Oceanus or Neptune Mosaic |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Poseidon (Roman Neptune) and Amphitrite ride across the sea in a chariot drawn by four Hippocamps (fish-tailed marine horses). The god holds a trident in his hand and the two are crowned with shining aureoles.
ARTICLES
Poseidon, Amphitrite, Hippocamps
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