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Mosaic of the seasons and months. Detail. Roman period. 3rd century AD. This mosaic depicts each of the months as a personification with or representing a zodiac sign. September (right) is shown holding balance scales and assisted by Vulcan. The scales represent Libra, the astrological sign entered late in the month. Limestone. From Hellin (Albacete province, Castile-La Mancha, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.

Mosaic of the seasons and months. Detail. Roman period. 3rd century AD. This mosaic depicts each of the months as a personification with or representing a zodiac sign. September (right) is shown holding balance scales and assisted by Vulcan. The scales represent Libra, the astrological sign entered late in the month. Limestone. From Hellin (Albacete province, Castile-La Mancha, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.
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Mosaic of the seasons and months. Detail. Roman period. 3rd century AD. This mosaic depicts each of the months as a personification with or representing a zodiac sign. September (right) is shown holding balance scales and assisted by Vulcan. The scales represent Libra, the astrological sign entered late in the month. Limestone. From Hellin (Albacete province, Castile-La Mancha, Spain). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.
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4370 x 2878 px | 36.0 MB
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37.0 x 24.4 cm | 14.6 x 9.6 in (300 dpi)
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