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Fragment of a mosaic pavement, Basilica of Ilissos, height: 110, width: 92 cm.
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Fragment of a mosaic pavement, Basilica of Ilissos
Area: Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
Date: 5th century
Description:
Fragment of a mosaic pavement. Banded geometrical nexuses inscribed on a circle are depicted on an octagonal surface with concave diagonal sides, which is surrounded by a banded chainlike tress. Four circles correspond externally to the four concave sides. The best preserved circle envelops a solar sign. The representation is distinguished by its strong decorative character. It comes from the Basilica of Ilissos in Athens and it is dated to the fifth century A.D.
Date: 5th century
Description:
Fragment of a mosaic pavement. Banded geometrical nexuses inscribed on a circle are depicted on an octagonal surface with concave diagonal sides, which is surrounded by a banded chainlike tress. Four circles correspond externally to the four concave sides. The best preserved circle envelops a solar sign. The representation is distinguished by its strong decorative character. It comes from the Basilica of Ilissos in Athens and it is dated to the fifth century A.D.