Head of Medusa Black and white mosaic emblema in opus vermiculatum made from polychrome tesserae. The head of Medusa is depicted in the central tondo which is inserted within a panel with squares in the corners. Two other rectangular fields contain a walled city with a palm tree and a tower in the lower part and a lighthouse with two ships in the upper part. The scenes are enclosed within two frames with contrasting black triangles, circumscribed by other linear frames. Pompeii, Casa del Centenario (Centennial House) - first half of 1st century AD
Head of Medusa Black and white mosaic emblema in opus vermiculatum made from polychrome tesserae. The head of Medusa is depicted in the central tondo which is inserted within a panel with squares in the corners. Two other rectangular fields contain a walled city with a palm tree and a tower in the lower part and a lighthouse with two ships in the upper part. The scenes are enclosed within two frames with contrasting black triangles, circumscribed by other linear frames. Pompeii, Centennial House - first half of 1st century AD
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Location: Naples, Campania, Italy
Photo credit: © Stefano Ravera / Alamy / Afripics
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