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Z49.1 ORPHEUS & THE BEASTS

Orpheus & Beasts | Greco-Roman mosaic
DETAILS
Museum Collection Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya
Catalogue No. Antakya 10568
Type Mosaic
Context Tarsus
Date C3rd A.D.
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

The bard Orpheus charms wild beasts with the music of his lyre. The creatures include an eagle, lion, bull, tiger, bear, boar, leopard and goat.