Z33.3 NEREID NYMPH & EROS
Museum Collection | Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Antioch, House of the Triumph of Dionysos |
Date | C2nd - 3rd A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
A Nereid-nymph rides across the sea on the coiled fish-tail of a marine god. The winged god Eros (Love) flies before her holding a mirror in his hand. The mosaic depicts a series of Nereids riding sea-gods. Alternatively, this figure might be the goddess Aphrodite, as the Eros and mirror are her usual attributes.