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Title: | Ravenna, Basilica of S. Vitale, panel belonging to the mosaic floor of the ancient sacellum (shrine) of S. Vitale | Start date: | 400 | End date: | 499 | Historical Period: | Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period | Description: | 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. |
Place: | Basilica of San Vitale, Italy | Languages: | No linguistic content; Not applicable | Medium: | stone (worked rock) marble (rock) |
Project: | BYZART Project | Fond: | UNIBO Collection | Physical type: | mosaics (visual works) | Material and technique: | mosaic (process) | Data provider: | University of Bologna | License: | All rights reserved | Rights holder: | Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia |
Appears in Collections: | BYZART |
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