Phoenix Mosaic

Floor mosaic of a phoenix with roses, from the "House of the Phoenix," Daphne, late 5th century AD. This photo shows the large central panel of the mosaic; the border of rams' heads is seen in the next photo.

Marble and limestone, 30 x 82 in. Musée du Louvre, N° Inv. Ma 3442. Denon, Rez-de-Chaussée, salle 30.

Photo courtesy of Antiquité Tardive.

More information:

Antioch: The Lost Ancient City Christine Kondoleon

The Arts of Antioch Lawrence Becker

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