Z36.4 RIVER-GOD LADON & NAIAD PSANIS

Museum Collection | Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya |
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Catalogue No. | Antakya 1015 |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Daphne near Antioch, House of Menander |
Date | ca 250 - 275 A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The Arcadian river-god Ladon reclines beside the Naiad Psanis. The god is crowned with reeds and holds a cornucopia (horn of plenty) in his hand. The nymph rests her arm upon an upturned, golden water-pitcher spilling water.