Specialist in Roman mosaics, with particular interests in iconography and antiquarian illustrations; also hedgehogs in any medium. Author. Membership Secretary asprom.org (posting personally).
Dr Pat Witts
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New article: Ellen Swift argues the Thetford Hoard was buried in the 5th rather than late 4th century & that 'we must envisage a pagan cult center surviving into the 5th c.'
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Our Knitted Green Man made for our May Day celebrations is now on public display in our Chapel Gallery. He will eventually live in the actual museum, but we especially wanted all those who made and sent leaves to us to see the final glorious result.
Musical #FindsFriday šŗ
Large #bronze #Roman Pan pipes, decorated w temples.
Found 1899 in ?metal workshops of Villa of T. Siminius Stephanus nr Pompeii's Vesuvian gate.
Use connected to satyr plays + myths, but instruments also part of ceremonies eg processions of Isis.
in MANN Naples
The dolphin is notable as the only complete figure surviving in the mosaic, but it was probably a minor part of the original design. The shoulder of a ? naked bust at top right is all that remained of the main subject - one or more figures? - in this pavement. Intriguing ... 2/2
An early - and somewhat astonishing - entry for #MosaicMonday. (Hope that chair wasn't gouging holes in the mosaic ...)
