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Orpheus Mosaic

Orpheus Mosaic

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Description
The Orpheus mosaic was found at Barton Farm, just outside Cirencester, in 1824/25. Orpheus is shown in the central medallion playing his lyre or cithara. His skill as a musician was such that wild beasts were drawn to him and soothed by his music.
Object Name
Orpheus Mosaic
Accession Number
2015/71
Category
mosaic
Site Location
Barton Farm, Cirencester
Tags
Roman