Roman mosaic from Hinton St Mary, Dorset
This mosaic is the earliest depiction of Christ found in Roman Britain and dates from the 4th century AD. The figure of Chirst is flanked by two pomegranates and lies on the Greek chi-rho (the first two letters of His name). The mosaic now lies in the British Museum.
Location
Dorset Hinton St MaryPeriod
Roman (43 - 409)Themes
