Tethys & Erotes - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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Z35.6 TETHYS & EROTES
DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Shahba Museum, Shahba |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | - |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
In this portrait the goddess Tethys is a depicted as a woman with a winged brow, hair wreathed in fish and other assorted sea-creatures, a draconic sea-serpent on her shoulder and an oar in her hand. She is circled by a company of winged Erotes (Loves) fishing from boats at sea.