Z20.1B MUSE CALLIOPE & HOMER
Museum Collection | National Museum of History and Art, Luxembourg City |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Vichten |
Date | C3rd A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry, is seated beside the poet Homer and a case of scrolls. The figures comprise the central panel of a large mosaic depicting the nine Muses.