Roman Floor Mosaic

Abstract

Roman floor mosaic in the Volubilis. -AS

Description

Many Roman mosaics have been preserved in Volubilis, including this sumptuous villa mosaic of the mythological character Orpheus among animals. -CK

References
Abed, Ben Khader Aïcha Ben. Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa. Los Angeles: Getty Conservation Institute, 2006.
Image Notes

Photograph created April 1974. Photograph processed June 1974. Formerly catalogued as B42.193. Notes written on the slide or index: Maison d'orphée, Volubilis, Volubilis.

Identifier CU.093
Collection CU: Morocco
Location Volubilis, Morocco
Year 1974
Batch Stamp JUN 74
Keywords Trees,
Stone,
Basilica,
Animal Figure,
Mosaic,
Human Figure,
Roman,
Third Century AD,
Written Date April, 1974
Printed Date June, 1974
Slide Notes Maison d'orphée, Volubilis
Index Notes Volubilis
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