Hispano-Roman Plant Mosaic

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James Blake Wiener
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This Hispano-Roman mosaic adorned the antechamber to a reception room at the Villa de Soto de Ramalete, which was a country villa in Tudela (Navarre), Spain. It is made of limestone and dates from the 4th century CE. The plant motifs, intertwined garlands, branches with flowers and fruits, and the dolphin symbolize the abundance and fertility of nature, a source of wealth and well-being. (Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 02). Hispano-Roman Plant Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7532/hispano-roman-plant-mosaic/

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