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Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.27_PS2.jpg)
Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.27_PS2.jpg)
Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.27_PS2.jpg)

Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.27_PS2.jpg)

Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail01_ICA.jpg)

Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail01_ICA.jpg)

Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail02_ICA.jpg)

Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail02_ICA.jpg)

Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail03_ICA.jpg)

Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail03_ICA.jpg)

Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail04_ICA.jpg)

Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail04_ICA.jpg)

Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail05_ICA.jpg)

Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail05_ICA.jpg)

Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail06_ICA.jpg)

Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_detail06_ICA.jpg)

Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_ICA.jpg)

Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.05.27_ICA.jpg)

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Mosaic of Menorah

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

On View: Contemporary Art, Northeast Corner, Overlook Gallery
CULTURE Roman
MEDIUM Stone and mortar
  • Place Found: Hammam Lif, Tunisia
    • DATES 6th century C.E.
    PERIOD Roman Period
    DIMENSIONS 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm) Other: 109.5 lb. (49.7kg)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 05.27
    CREDIT LINE Museum Collection Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Oblong mosaic panel. Center, seven branched candlestick within a circle, enclosed within a lozenge. Floral motifs at ends.
    EXHIBITIONS
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Contemporary Art, Northeast Corner, Overlook Gallery
    CAPTION Roman. Mosaic of Menorah, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.27_PS2.jpg)
    IMAGE overall, 05.27_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011
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    Roman. <em>Mosaic of Menorah</em>, 6th century C.E. Stone and mortar, 1 3/4 x 35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in. (4.4 x 89.5 x 57 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 05.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 05.27_PS2.jpg)

    TAGS

    Roman
    mosaic
    ancient
    menorah
    Jewish
    religion
    Late Antique
    stone
    mortar
    Egypt
    Egyptian
    6th century C.E.
    Roman Period
    symmetrical
    tiles
    decorative
    neutral tones
    synagogue
    Tunisia
    North Africa
    Jewish History
    Hammam Lif

    TAGS

    Roman
    mosaic
    ancient
    menorah
    Jewish
    religion
    Late Antique
    stone
    mortar
    Egypt
    Egyptian
    6th century C.E.
    Roman Period
    symmetrical
    tiles
    decorative
    neutral tones
    synagogue
    Tunisia
    North Africa
    Jewish History
    Hammam Lif

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