2012-09-22

Medieval interlaced medallion (Armenia - 14th century)

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Surface pattern design or interlaced medallion painted on the opening page of Gospel according to Saint Luke (Evangelistery, Siwnik - Armenia) - 14th century (Matendaran, Eviran, codex 6305, F.128r.) (Source: Benedikt Taschen Verlag GmbH & Co – Volkmar Gantzhorn, The Christian Oriental Carpet)

2012-09-19

Large Roman mosaic found in Turkey

 
This is the largest Roman mosaic ever found
in southern Turkey. It measures some 25 x 7 meters
and served as the forecourt for the adjacent large bath
(Source: Michael Hoff / University of Nebraska-Lincoln)