Triumph of Dionysus (Bacchus).
2nd c Algerian Roman Mosaics
ROMAN IMPERIAL Anonymous
(c. 27 BCE - 284 CE)
c. 100-200
2nd c
Roman
Setif. Algeria.
Setif. Musée Archéologique de Setif.
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The mosaic which celebrates Dionysus' conquest of India show him and Ariadne and their followers; two camels; an elephant; a lion; a giraffe; two chained black slaves; and golden vessels for mixing wine. The quality of the mosaic is extremely high.
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ROMAN IMPERIAL Anonymous | Triumph of Dionysus (Bacchus). | c. 100-200 | Setif. | Algerian | Roman | algr9592