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Vienne: Mosaic of hospitality
Mosaic of a duck in ancient Vienne (Musee archeologique; photo: Athena Review)
Much
of the prosperity of Roman Vienna (Vienne) came from trading activities
in the port and warehouse area of Saint-Romain-en-Gal along the Rhône
river.
Private houses were often richly decorated with mosaics
showing themes of nature, including this late 2nd century AD panel with
a duck, symbol of hospitality. The mosaic is now in the Musée
archéologique de St.Romain en Gal-Vienne.
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