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These two fragments of black marble formed part of a mosaic pavement from the so-called Villa of Diomedes in Pompeii. They were originally included in the collections of the Museum of Practical Geology in Jermyn Street, London.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Mosaic |
Brief description | Mosaic fragments, black marble, from the so-called 'Villa of Diomedes', Pompeii, Ancient Roman |
Physical description | Two fragments of a pavement of mosaic, composed of black marble tesserae embedded in grey cement. From the so-called Villa of Diomedes at Pompeii. |
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Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
Object history | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street. |
Summary | These two fragments of black marble formed part of a mosaic pavement from the so-called Villa of Diomedes in Pompeii. They were originally included in the collections of the Museum of Practical Geology in Jermyn Street, London. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1901. Jermyn Street Collection. Part III London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1904. pp.153 |
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Accession number | 4660&A-1901 |
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Record created | May 27, 2009 |
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