Mosaic, stone, granite, on metal brace mount, stored flat; mount incl in msmts.; Byzantine mosaic representing a stylized cross in multicolors excavated in northern Syria near Antioch which, at the period of these churches, was Turkish Territory. Round.

Stylized Cross, late 4th-mid 5th century

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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Klejmanexpand_more  69.78

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This round mosaic is a segment of a larger pattern composed of intersecting arcs that together formed a series of cross shapes. It represents a variant of the "Rainbow" style, characterized by vivacious geometric designs executed in multicolored bands. Such carpet-like patterns were commonly used in the pavements of Roman houses and early Christian churches.

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Stylized Cross
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69.78
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Mosaic, stone, granite, on metal brace mount, stored flat; mount incl in msmts.; Byzantine mosaic representing a stylized cross in multicolors excavated in northern Syria near Antioch which, at the period of these churches, was Turkish Territory. Round.