Z33.7A NEREID & TRITON
| Museum Collection | Ostia Antica, Rome |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Ostia, Baths of Neptune |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
A Nereid-nymph rides across the sea on the back of a sea-god (perhaps Triton or Phorcys). The marine deity has the upper body of a man, the serpentine tail of fish, and leg-like fins. He holds a flaming torch and one end of a billowing cloak in his hands.
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Z2.10 Poseidon
