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This mosaic scene of tame deer drinking from an ornate fountain was a popular scene in Early Christian art, as it symbolized the fountain of life.
4th or 5th century CE, from Carthage.
On display at the British Museum, London (MLA 1859.4-2.90 BM Cat. Mosaics 48).
Crabben, J. v. d. (2014, December 13). Deer and Fountain Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3314/deer-and-fountain-mosaic/
Crabben, Jan van der. "Deer and Fountain Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 13, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3314/deer-and-fountain-mosaic/.
Crabben, Jan van der. "Deer and Fountain Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 13 Dec 2014. Web. 22 Apr 2021.
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