phistorians, 10 months ago

Chariot mosaic with parrot ~ late C2nd–early C3rd CE

This gorgeous piece was found in
1876 during the construction of Via Nazionale in Rome. It seems to depict a larger-than-life parrot driving a chariot!

🏛 Capitoline Museums, Antiquarium, AC 43315

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