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Tuesday 15 August 2023

Spain Day 21c - MAN Part 3 - Roman Iberia

There are many unique items in the MAN that I have not seen elsewhere and/or were distinctive in their quality.

3rd Century mosaic of a gladiator fight.


Another incredible mosaic.


Huge room with huge mosaics.


Mosaic of the Genius of the Year, a deity that produced and preserved everything that lived and evolved. 


Roman law on a bronze plate, for display on government buildings. From 81-96 AD.


A bronze water pump for mining from the 1st century.


A late 2nd - early 3rd century standard of a civic collage.


A bronze centaur lamp from 1st to 2nd century.


Glass objects.


Semi-precious stones.


A broach of ivory, gold, and semi-precious stones.



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