Z31.15B EROTES RIDING BIRDS
| Museum Collection | Bardo National Museum, Tunis |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Utica, Oceanus or Neptune Mosaic |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
A company of Erotes (Roman Cupids) wing their way through the air on the backs of long-necked birds--peacocks and peahens, geese and perhaps also cranes. The winged gods of love are armed with spears and several carry bucklers.
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