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A lovely Roman mosaic depicting a reclining woman

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A lovely Roman mosaic depicting a reclining woman
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A lovely Roman mosaic depicting a reclining woman, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, resting on a ‘kline’ or daybed, a form of couch used at gatherings, a canopy supported by four columns overhead, opus sectile flooring below, a mask mounted on the fringe of the canopy is to her right. The mosaic is preserved within a rectangular frame with nice earthen tones ranging from yellow to green and brown to red, black or dark brown for the details. Entire framed mosaic measures 33 ¼ in x 21 ½ in (84.9 x 54.5 cm). Ex collection of an archeologist in New York City in the 1970's or early 1980's.