Charioteer Mosaic

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Title

Charioteer Mosaic

Subject

Mosaic of a victorious charioteer from the 4th century CE

Description

This 4th century CE mosaic depicts a victorious charioteer commanding a quadriga (a four-horse chariot). Inscriptions throughout the mosaic help us name the charioteer and his horses. Along the top, next to his name, Marcianus, the word 'nicha' indicates that he was a champion, as does the victory palm he carries in his left hand. The word "Inluminator" adjacent to one of the horses is probably its name and the word "Getuli" probably indicates which group they belonged to. This mosaic is located in the National Museum of Roman Art, in Mérida Spain.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

Photograph taken on 2/11/2018

Contributor

Description Provided By Carole Radato and Jacqueline Giz

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Emerita Augusta (Mérida Spain)