Z49.1 ORPHEUS & THE BEASTS
Museum Collection | Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya |
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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.