A Menagerie
of Wonders
at the Fondazione Cini
Venice, isola di San Giorgio Maggiore
October, 08 2015 – January, 10 2016
The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the Italian public to admire an ancient Rome mosaic of superb iconographic quality
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shareThe Fondazione Giorgio Cini, in collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Center is to host A Menagerie of Wonders.
The Ancient Roman Lod Mosaic at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, an exhibition made possible by the support of Patricia and Phillip Frost. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the Italian public to admire an ancient Rome mosaic of superb iconographic quality and in an excellent state of conservation. From 9 October 2015 to 10 January 2016 the Lod Mosaic will be on show in Venice, at the Fondazione Cini. is unique, not-to-be-missed exhibition is the only Italian stage on the tour, which will end in Miami before the mosaic’s definitive return to Israel.
The mosaic was uncovered in 1996 in the Israeli town of Lod, which according to an ancient legend was the birthplace of Saint George. Dating from the third century AD, the mosaic is also of an exceptional size. A wonderfully preserved archaeological gem and one of the finest and largest mosaic ever found in Israel, it consists of panels with detailed images of mammals, birds, fishes, various plants and ancient ships. So far the purpose of the building in which the oor was discovered is not known.
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