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Caption

Roman. Mosaic of Date Palm Tree, 6th century C.E.. Stone and mortar, With Frame: 1 3/8 x 34 5/8 x 74 3/16 in. (3.5 x 87.9 x 188.4 cm) Without Frame: 1 3/8 x 31 x 70 9/16 in. (3.5 x 78.8 x 179.2 cm) Other: 248 lb. (112.5kg). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.14. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.14_overall_PS11.jpg)

Culture

Roman

Title

Mosaic of Date Palm Tree

Date

6th century C.E.

Period

Roman Period

Geography

Place found: Hammam Lif, Tunisia

Medium

Stone and mortar

Classification

Architectural Element

Dimensions

With Frame: 1 3/8 x 34 5/8 x 74 3/16 in. (3.5 x 87.9 x 188.4 cm) Without Frame: 1 3/8 x 31 x 70 9/16 in. (3.5 x 78.8 x 179.2 cm) Other: 248 lb. (112.5kg)

Credit Line

Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

05.14

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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