Peacock on a cornice, Ancient Rome

Peacock on a cornice

Paon sur une corniche (museum title)

Ancient Rome (Italian) (1st century BCE-4th century CE)

Movement: Ancient Roman art
Date: mid-1st century BCE
Medium: Fresco
Collection: Villa of Poppaea, Oplontis
Rights: Public domain

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