Ravenna, Basilica of S. Vitale, panel belonging to the mosaic floor of the ancient sacellum (shrine) of S. Vitale

Square panel, belonging to the mosaic floor of the ancient sacellum (shrine) of S. Vitale. At the centre of the composition there is a cantharos, surrounded by different kinds of birds, flowers and vegetal elements. At the bottom of the vase there are two peacocks, near each handle there is a robin redbreast. At the top of the vase two turtle doves with red collar, turned upside down.