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Mosaic
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This mosaic pavement probably formed the floor of the main dining room, the triclinium, used for entertaining in a wealthy home in the town of Magnis at Kenchester. It was one of two complete mosaics found during excavations there in 1912-13. It is a high quality piece. It originally measured twenty-five feet square. The pattern is complicated, showing spirals, guilloches, interlocking borders and flowers. The tesserae are made from cubes of stone or tile, and are of a small size which demonstrates a high quality of craftsmanship. It belongs to the Corinian-Saltire group of mosaics which is a regional style with examples in Gloucester, Droitwich and Cirencester. A similar mosaic was also discovered under the Excise Office in London in the mid-19th century. The mosaic from Magnis probably dates to 350-380 AD. It was fixed to the wall of the museum in 1927 with the help of public subscription.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 249 |
| Date | 350 - 380 |
| Period | Roman |
| Collection | Archaeology |
| Technique | |
| Material | Stone |
| Creator | |
| Name | |
| Locality | Kenchester |
| Locality | Magna |
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