Z50.1E JUPITER AS THURSDAY
Museum Collection | Roman Villa of Orbe-Boscéaz (in situ), near Orbe |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Boscéaz |
Date | C3rd A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Jupiter (Greek Zeus) personifies Thursday in a mosaic portraying the seven days of the week. The god rides on the back of an eagle and holds a royal staff and thunderbolt in his hands.