Mosaic with tragic mask

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Title

Mosaic with tragic mask

Subject

1/2 views of a mosaic with a tragic mask

Description

This mosaic includes two tragic theatre masks surrounded by vines and fruit. It was found in Pompeii's House of the Faun. The imagery likely refers to Dionysus, god of theatre and wine.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

July 4, 2014

Contributor

Description Provided by Jacqueline Giz

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Pompeii, Italy