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Mosaic with Birds

1985.03.0001

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Artifact Identification Mosaic with Birds   (1985.03.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Built Environment Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Building Components
    3. :
  3. Surface Elements
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 5th - 6th century CE.
Culture Roman
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 88.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 76.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.5 cm
Weight 41600 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Steel, Plaster--Grout, Stone
Manufacturing Processes Cutting--Stone, Grouting

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

"What resembles a large metallic hedgehog..." Heritage Nov. 1985, pp. 3-4.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication John Needles Chester Fund
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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