Poseidon & Amphitrite - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Herculaneum, House of Neptune and Amphitrite |
| Date | C1st A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Poseidon (Roman Neptune) stands beside his wife Amphitrite. The god holds a trident and wears a cloak draped loosely about his arms. His queen bears a royal sceptre and rests her elbow on a plinth.