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title: Deer and Fountain Mosaic
author: Jan van der Crabben
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3314/deer-and-fountain-mosaic/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 2015-07-06
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# Deer and Fountain Mosaic

_Authored by [Jan van der Crabben](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jvdc/)_

## Image File

[![Deer and Fountain Mosaic](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3314.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3314.jpg)

## Image Caption

This [mosaic](https://www.worldhistory.org/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](https://www.worldhistory.org/carthage/). On display at the British Museum, London (MLA 1859.4-2.90 BM Cat. Mosaics 48).

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## Bibliography

- [The British Museum](http://www.britishmuseum.org "The British Museum"), accessed 1 Dec 2016.

## About the Author

Jan is the Founder & Chairman of World History Encyclopedia and is the organisation's Director of Design & Technology. He holds an MA War Studies from King's College, and he has worked in the field of history-related digital media since 2006.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janvdc)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Crabben, J. v. d. (2014, December 13). Deer and Fountain Mosaic. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3314/deer-and-fountain-mosaic/>
### Chicago
Crabben, Jan van der. "Deer and Fountain Mosaic." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 13, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3314/deer-and-fountain-mosaic/>.
### MLA
Crabben, Jan van der. "Deer and Fountain Mosaic." *World History Encyclopedia*, 13 Dec 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3314/deer-and-fountain-mosaic/>.

## License & Copyright

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