Birds with Foliage, late 4th-mid 5th century
Unknown artist, Turkeyexpand_more
Mosaicexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more 69.49.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
Scrolls of vine and acanthus leaves enclosing human or animal forms, called rinceaux, were frequently used in the borders of large mosaic compositions. The rinceaux in this mosaic segment include birds, symbolizing the soul, and pomegranates, referring to the annual return of spring and therefore the Christian hope in immortality and resurrection.
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- Birds with Foliage
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 69.49.1
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