Poseidon & Amphitrite - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Louvre Ma1880 |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Constantine (Algeria) |
| Date | ca 315 - 325 A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Poseidon (Roman Neptune) and Amphitrite ride across the sea in a chariot drawn by four Hippocamps (fish-tailed horses). The god holds a trident and the two are both crowned with shining aureoles. They are accompanied by a pair of winged Erotes (love-gods) who bear a billowing, rainbow-like sash.