Z33.9B NEREID RIDING CETUS
| Museum Collection | Bardo National Museum, Tunis |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Roman Carthage, Nereid Garden Room |
| Date | C3rd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
A Nereid-nymph sails across the sea on the back of a Cetus (Sea-Monster). The creature is depicted as serpentine, marine dragon with a coiling tail and wing-like fins.