Z12.17 DIONYSUS & THE BEASTS
| Museum Collection | Bardo National Museum, Tunis |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Thysdrus |
| Date | C4th A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The god Dionysus (Roman Bacchus) is surrounded by a host of beasts--primarily bulls and bears. He is crowned with a shining aureole, wears a red cloak and high boots, and holds a thyrsus (pine-cone staff) in his hand. A small leopard sits at his feet.