Z50.1A SOL AS SUNDAY
| Museum Collection | Roman Villa of Orbe-Boscéaz (in situ), near Orbe |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Boscéaz |
| Date | C3rd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The sun-god Sol (Greek Helius) personifies Sunday in a mosaic portraying the seven days of the week. He drives a four-horse chariot and is crowned with the shining aureole of the sun.