Z10.6 THE BIRTH OF APHRODITE
| Museum Collection | Bardo National Museum, Tunis |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | - |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The goddess Aphrodite (Roman Venus) stands naked on a cockle shell following her birth from the sea-foam. She is attended by a pair of Erotes (Roman Cupids), one holding a mirror and the other box. Traditionally these two godlings were Eros and Himeros. Two other Erotes stand in the side panels of the mosaic catching fish and other sea creatures.