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Z34.7 TRITON

Triton | Greco-Roman mosaic
DETAILS
Museum Collection National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Catalogue No. -
Type Mosaic
Context Herculaneum
Date C1st A.D.
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

The sea-god Triton is depicted with a pair of coiling fish-tails in place of legs, and an oar and a fish in his hands. He is accompanied by a pair of winged Erotes (Roman Cupids).

ARTICLES

Triton, Erotes