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Scenes from Paradise: Jewish Roman Mosaics from Tunisia

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Roman Mosaic of Partridge
Roman mosaic of a partridge, 1st-2nd century AD, Tunis, Tunisia

Roman mosaic of a partridge, 1st-2nd century AD, Tunis, Tunisia, from a Jewish synagogue in the town of Hammam-Lif and owned by the Brooklyn Museum

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Image 05.22. Roman Mosaic of Partridge, 1st century-2nd century A.D. Unknown Roman Artist, found at Tunis Tunisia. 12 1/2 x 17 11/16in. (31.7 x 44.9cm). Museum Collection Fund, Brooklyn Museum.

This photo essay is from the 2006 exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, which included a collection of Roman mosaics recovered from the 3rd century AD Jewish synagogue at Naro, Tunisia. The mosaics, showing natural, religious and personal images, exemplify a little-known way of life, that of wealthy Jewish citizens of the late Roman empire in Africa.

If you enjoyed this Walking Tour of Roman Mosaics at the Brooklyn Museum, you should try the other Walking Tours and Photo Essays at About Archaeology.

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