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Roman Art. Asia Minor. Mosaic. 2nd century. Imperial Period. It belongs to a house of Daphe, (Antioch, Turkey). In the middle is depicted a woman with a flowers crown in her head. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States
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This exquisite mosaic, dating back to the 2nd century Imperial Period, is an intriguing artifact hailing from the ancient city of Antioch in Asia Minor, now modern-day Turkey. The mosaic, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, United States, is a captivating example of Roman art and the advanced mathematical and geometric skills of its creators. At the center of the mosaic, a woman is depicted in a portrait, her face framed by a delicate floral crown. The intricate design of the crown is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the mosaicists, who used thousands of small, colored tesserae, or tiles, to create the intricate patterns. The woman's headdress is adorned with a variety of flowers, each one rendered with remarkable detail and precision. The mosaic is believed to have once belonged to the house of Daphe, a wealthy Roman family in Antioch. The presence of such an elaborate and beautiful mosaic in a private residence speaks to the wealth and status of its inhabitants. The mosaic's intricate geometric patterns and decorative elements are also reminiscent of the mathematical and scientific advances of the Roman Empire during this period. The mosaic's preservation and display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art allows modern viewers to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of ancient Roman mosaics and to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and history of the Roman Empire in Asia Minor during the Imperial Period.
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