Maron, Dionysus & Ariadne - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Miho Museum, Kyoto |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Probably from Syria |
| Date | C3rd - 4th A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Dionysus rouses the sleeping maiden Ariadne who has been abandoned by Theseus on the island Naxos. The god is accompanied by the Silen Maron, a Satyr and winged Eros (Love).