Roman Villa and mosaics--page 3

early 4th century



The floor of a small room in the Villa's baths depicts a chariot race in Rome's Circus Maximus, identifiable by the obelisk.
 

The end of a chariot race in Rome's Circus Maximus with the winner receiving the palm of victory from an official

 

Decorative border mosaics with animal heads in the roundels

 

Decorative floor mosaic with roundels with individual's heads and flora and fauna

(right image rotated)



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