Bellerophon and the Chimaera mosaic

MAC BCN-005163
Object type mosaic
Culture/period Roman world
Materials marble
Technique opus tessellatum
Mint
Production date 300 / 400
Current location Exposició permanent
Archaeological site Col·legi Bell-lloc del Pla
Township Girona (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Girona, Gironès)
Dimensions 264 x 264 cm
Description
Emblem of a polychrome mosaic surrounded by a large roped fringe. The emblem represents the struggle between Bellerophon, riding the winged horse Pegasus, and Chimera.
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© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Barcelona
Omeka ID 2369