Byzantine Marble Floor Panel on a Table

GBP 7,500.00

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Object Description

A Byzantine marble floor panel displaying a geometric mosaic formed from tesserae produced from different stones. At the centre is a square with concave sides filled with green porphyry, speckled porphyry and multicoloured smaller squares which alternate. To the left is a circle filled with six triangles, all with concave sides, with a further four speckled porphyry triangles inside each. The circle is framed with a row of small yellow triangles facing outwards. A thick band encompasses the circle displaying a semi-circle loop which at the top becomes straight and projects out to the right, possibly resembling a crozier. The band is filled with two rows of alternating square and lozenge-shaped rectangles of green and speckled porphyry. This motif is flipped horizontally and vertically on the other side. However, the band consists of bright yellow lozenge-shaped rectangles in a row with smaller triangles on either side. The piece is mounted on a custom-made table formed from a metal stand. This panel displays similarities to the floors from important churches in Rome such as the Sistine Chapel.

The actual marble measures 60cm length, 36cm width.

Date: Circa 11th-13th century AD

Object Condition

Excellent condition, a fragmentary piece with slight chips to the edges and a few scratches to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:37 x H:61.5 x D:82 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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