Erotes Riding Birds - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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Z31.15B EROTES RIDING BIRDS
DETAILS
Museum Collection | Bardo National Museum, Tunis |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Utica, Oceanus or Neptune Mosaic |
Date | - |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
A company of Erotes (Roman Cupids) wing their way through the air on the backs of long-necked birds--peacocks and peahens, geese and perhaps also cranes. The winged gods of love are armed with spears and several carry bucklers.