Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Mosaic from House of Neptune and Amphitrite - Heculaneum, Italy




The “House of Neptune and Amphitrite” is famous for its mosaic nymphaeum, a small cascading fountain built inside a Roman house. The mosaic depicts Neptune and Amphitrite.The floral design wall decorations surrounding the nymphaeum and adjacent rooms are of bright and vivid colors. Also the adjacent well-reconstructed wine shop is thought to be part of the property.

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