Z2.10 THE CHARIOT OF POSEIDON
Museum Collection | Ostia Antica, Rome |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Ostia, Baths of Neptune |
Date | - |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Poseidon (Roman Neptune) drives a chariot drawn by four Hippocamps (fish-tailed horses) across the sea. The god holds a trident and is accompanied by sea-gods, dolphins and fish.