Catacomb of S. Callisto
Name of structure: | Catacomb of S. Callisto |
Extended name of structure: | |
Type of structure: | Catacomb |
Country or main area: | Italy |
Region within country or main area: | Lazio |
City or area within region: | Rome |
Date of structure: | 2C-5C |
Century of structure 1: | 2 AD |
Century of structure 2: | 5 AD |
Specific place of mosaic: | Crypt of Pope Eusebius: arch of sepulchre; lunettes; various rooms. |
Brief descriptive contents of mosaic: | Vase, fauna, winged children, Christ, Apostles/saints, cross. |
Date of mosaic: | Early 4C |
Century of mosaic 1: | 4 AD |
Century of mosaic 2: | 4 AD |
Silver tessera at site: | Unknown |
Gold tessera at site: | Unknown |
Colour tessera at site: | Yes |
Were other materials found at site (i.e., glass cakes)? | No |
Has analysis been done? | No |
Samples taken from where? | n/a |
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Bibliography of mainly technical resources: | Sear, F., B., Roman Wall and Vault Mosaics (Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archaeologischen Instituts. Roemische Abteiliung 23) (Heidelberg: F. H. Kerle Verlag, 1977). |
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