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Dominus Julius mosaic

Dominus Julius mosaic

mosaic · limestone · 500 CE

The Mosaic of Dominus Julius is a late fourth-century or early fifth-century floor mosaic that was put into in the estate of Dominus Julius in Carthage. This mosaic is a reflection of daily life and an explicit communication of the status and wealth of the owners, and what their life consisted of. It is composed of three registers (levels), and focuses on an image of a dwelling in the center, surrounded by images of leisurely activities of the owners.

material
limestone
held at
Bardo National Museum

The journey

found at
Carthage
now in
Bardo National Museum
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