Oceanus (reclining)

A large reclining image of the deity Oceanus dating to the second century A.D. It is from Ephesus and probably graced a nymphaeum there. This artifact is on display in the Archaeological Museum in Istanbul.

To view the nymphaeum at Perge with a similar image in place in the nymphaeum click here.

For a brief description of the biblical and historical significance of Perge click here.