Crete, Archaeological Museum of Kissamos:Border details from a dionysiac mosaic floor, the rider hun
Crete, Archaeological Museum of Kissamos:Border details from a dionysiac mosaic floor, the rider hunts a jaguar, while a cupid shoots down a leaping deer. Dionysiac Mosaic Floor, [Found in] Antonios Skounakis plot (1985), north side of El. Venizelos Square[…]The composition follows an interesting iconographic program related to Dionysiac ritual. It is divided in panels, that are framed by curving and interwining vine branches, which mimic ceiling decoration.The central figures are of Dionysus the Victor surrounded by scenes of a sacred hunt and a symbolic wine press. This mosaic probably belonged to the same villa as the Seasons mosaic (exhibited next to it.) It has many ancient restorations, evidence of long use for the building.End of 2nd - beginning of the 3rd century A.DConsider supporting this blog, and me the photographer for future museum trips and a healthy consumption of caffeinated drinks: https://ko-fi.com/isabia -- source link
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