Battle of Alexander and Darius
Mosaic from Pompeii (House of the Faun, VI 12, 2, exedra).
125—120 BCE.
5,82 × 3,13 m.
Inv. No. 10020.Naples, National Archaeological MuseumPhoto by Ilya Shurygin

Battle of Alexander and Darius.

Mosaic from Pompeii (House of the Faun, VI 12, 2, exedra).
125—120 BCE.
5,82 × 3,13 m.
Inv. No. 10020.

Naples, National Archaeological Museum
(Napoli, Museo archeologico nazionale).

Pompeii.
Credits:
© 2012. Photo: Ilya Shurygin.
Data: museum information materials.
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