Mosaic

ID:

2120

Production date:

Roman

Location:

In Store

The mosaic has survived almost intact. The few missing sections have been restored. It is in two sections: one square, the other semi-circular so as to fit into an apse or semi-circular end to the room. In the square portion, an interlaced guilloche ring borders a central stylized flower. Outside this are two interlocking squares of guilloche, and the whole area is bordered by a further guilloche frame. Stylized floral motifs and acanthus buds are placed in each corner. Between the two main areas of decoration lies a band with a scroll motif of leaves and a central floral pelta. A guilloche border surrounds the apsidal or semi-circular end, enclosing a semi-circle of shaded scale pattern and also a scallop shell. The design, which consists of red, white, yellow, black and green tesserae is surrounded by a plain red border.  < ...Read more

The mosaic has survived almost intact. The few missing sections have been restored. It is in two sections: one square, the other semi-circular so as to fit into an apse or semi-circular end to the room. In the square portion, an interlaced guilloche ring borders a central stylized flower. Outside this are two interlocking squares of guilloche, and the whole area is bordered by a further guilloche frame. Stylized floral motifs and acanthus buds are placed in each corner. Between the two main areas of decoration lies a band with a scroll motif of leaves and a central floral pelta. A guilloche border surrounds the apsidal or semi-circular end, enclosing a semi-circle of shaded scale pattern and also a scallop shell. The design, which consists of red, white, yellow, black and green tesserae is surrounded by a plain red border.

At the time of discovery, there were the remains of a stone-built wall around the semi-circular end of the floor and channels beneath for underfloor (hypocaust) heating. Box-flue tiles were found embedded in the walls, and would have carried the hot gases through from floor to ceiling. A series of tiles laid in herringbone fashion higher in one wall indicated the position of a window, and this has been reproduced in the reconstruction. < Hide

Measurements

L 5030 mm; W 2990 mm [measured 04.03.2019] (overall)

Materials

ceramic; stone; mortar

Last Updated

2024-03-27