Nereid Riding Cetus - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
Museum Collection | Bardo National Museum, Tunis |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Roman Carthage, Nereid Garden Room |
Date | C3rd A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
A Nereid-nymph sails across the sea on the back of a Cetus (Sea-Monster). The creature is depicted as serpentine, marine dragon with a coiling tail and wing-like fins.