Z33.1 THE NEREIDES
Museum Collection: Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, Kato Paphos, Cyprus
Catalogue Number: TBA
Type: Floor mosaic
Context: Paphos, House of Aion
Date: Late C4th AD
Period: Late Roman
SUMMARY
The reclining Nereis Thetis is carried across the sea in the arms of the red-skinned Ikhthyokentauros (fish-tailed centaur) Bythos. She is accompanied by her mother Doris, and sister Galatia. The figures are labelled in Greek.
ARTICLES Nereides, Thetis, Galateia, Doris, Ikhthyokentauroi
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