Deer and Fountain Mosaic

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Jan van der Crabben
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published on 13 December 2014
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This mosaic scene of tame deer drinking from an ornate fountain was a popular scene in Early Christian art, as it symbolized the fountain of life.

4th or 5th century CE, from Carthage.

On display at the British Museum, London (MLA 1859.4-2.90 BM Cat. Mosaics 48).

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Jan van der Crabben
Jan is the Founder and CEO of World History Encyclopedia. He holds an MA War Studies from King's College, and he has worked in the field of history-related digital media since 2006.

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Crabben, J. v. d. (2014, December 13). Deer and Fountain Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3314/deer-and-fountain-mosaic/

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Crabben, Jan van der. "Deer and Fountain Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 13, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3314/deer-and-fountain-mosaic/.

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Crabben, Jan van der. "Deer and Fountain Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 13 Dec 2014. Web. 21 Dec 2024.

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