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Type: Mosaic Type: Mosaic
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Mosaic of Berenice the Second
Mosaic of Berenice the Second

The mosaic represents a portrait of Queen Berenice the Second, wife of Ptolemy the Third. She is shown with the prow of a ship on her head to symbolize the dynasty's naval power.

Mosaic

Circular Mosaic of Queen Berenice the Second
Circular Mosaic of Queen Berenice the Second

The circular mosaic depicting Queen Berenice the Second was discovered at Tel-Tamai in the Delta. The scene, its surrounding decorations, and part of the geometric frame are all that remain of this panel.

Mosaic

Mosaic Showing the Head of Medusa
Mosaic Showing the Head of Medusa

A large mosaic with a Medusa head in the center; the features are clear and well defined; the eyes are black and large with an expressive look, under clear eyebrows. She has a large nose, and thick lips. The hair is formed of scattered snakes.

Mosaic

Mosaic of Banquet Scene in a Tent
Mosaic of Banquet Scene in a Tent

The square mosaic portrays a banquet scene in a tent. Three people lounge around a table rich with different kinds of food while a dancer entertains them.

Mosaic

Mosaic of Two Men Wrestling
Mosaic of Two Men Wrestling

The square mosaic portrays two naked men, one white and one black, wrestling. The mosaic illustrates the Alexandrian lifestyle during the first three centuries BC and is distinguished by its strong expression.

Mosaic

Mosaic of a Watchdog Inside a Circle
Mosaic of a Watchdog Inside a Circle

The image of the watchdog inside a circle which was later set into a floor or wall mosaic.

Mosaic

Mosaic of the River God Alpheus
Mosaic of the River God Alpheus

The colored mosaic shows a scene inspired by Greek mythology, the story of the river god Alpheus who pursued the nymph Arethusa to Syracuse in Sicily.

Mosaic

Plaque of Marble Mosaic
Plaque of Marble Mosaic

A plaque consisting of small pieces of marble mosaic has a drawing of geometric units in which white and blue marble pieces were used.

Mosaic

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