A Roman Marble Mosaic Panel Depicting a Deer

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 4th Century AD to 5th Century ADDimensions: 55" Height x 68" Width (140 cm x 73 cm)Medium: Marble Wonderfully charismatic and or imposing size this mosaic depicts a deer, with head erect and large antlers, galloping to the left mid-stride, with outstretched legs that extend the length of the mosaic. There's a bird raised behind the deer with a plumed head-feather and four Y-shaped fillers in the field, all of black, pink, and ochre tesserae on a white ground.