Mosaic with Venus and Spectacles

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Photographer: Angela Kalinowski
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1 item
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Note
Dates to c. late 3rd-early 4th century CE (Dunbabin 1978: p.274).
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Attributed to Angela Kalinowski under the license CC-BY-NC 4.0
Abstract
This very large square mosaic shows round and hexagonal medallions of interwoven laurel bands each with a divine, human or animal figure. In the central medallion is a nude Venus, adjusting her sandal. Other medallions show gladiators, venatores, musicians and animals, the performers in the amphitheatre spectacles.
Origin Place Name
Thuburbo Maius
Origin Country
Tunisia
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