Z33.6 NEREID & ICHTHYOCENTAUR
Museum Collection | Villa Sileen (in situ), Tripolitania |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Villa Sileen |
Date | - |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
A Nereid-nymph sails across the sea on the back of an Ichthyocentaur (fish-tailed, marine centaur). The pair are accompanied by a winged Eros (Love) bearing a flaming torch.