Z2.5 POSEIDON & AMPHITRITE

Museum Collection: Bardo Museum, Tunis, Tunisia
Catalogue Number: TBA
Type: Mosaic
Context: Oceanus or Neptune Mosaic, Utica
Date: --
Period: Imperial Roman

SUMMARY

Poseidon and Amphitrite ride in a chariot drawn by fish-tailed Hippokampoi (marine horses). The god holds a trident in his hand, and the pair are crowned with aureoles (shining haloes).

ARTICLESPoseidon, Amphitrite, Hippokampoi

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