1st Service Room of South Master Apartment (33)
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Publication Date
10-8-2025
Abstract
The geometric pattern of this mosaic is characterized by a checkerboard pattern, with squares divided by white bands that host hourglass motifs. These are interspersed with small flowers shown through two-tone rhombus shapes, a mill blade motif, and flowers with four almond-shaped petals. Sections are outlined by a spaced Greek frame with sloping colors, within which various geometric and floral motifs alternate. This type of mosaic design is very common in the Mediterranean area between the third and fourth centuries A.D.
A water pipe ran east to west below the floor, damaging the mosaic over time. This created a patchy band along the floor. After restoration work, the canalization can still be traced to the height of the manhole, which is still present in the floor today.
Model Creation Date
02/01/2022
Alt Text
A three-dimensional model of small, rectangular room made of stone with an intricate tile mosaic of various geometric patterns seen across its floor. A drain for water built into the floor is also visible near the center of the room. Remains of fresco paintings can be seen on both the interior and exterior walls of the room. There are two entry- or doorways at opposite corners of the room. The 3D model can be freely moved, rotated, and zoomed in and out, allowing the viewer to inspect the object with greater detail and from multiple different angles.
Extent
1 3D Model
Media Type
Models (Representations); Renderings (Drawings)
Digitization Specifications
Method: Agisoft Metashape
Processing Software
Agisoft Metashape
Download Size
56MB
Geometry
204.9k Triangles
Format
Digital Only
Materials
1
Rigged Geometries
No
Scale Transformations
No
Textures
2
UV Layers
Yes
Vertex Colors
No
Vertices
103.4k
Recommended Citation
USF Institute for Digital Exploration, "1st Service Room of South Master Apartment (33)" (2025). Villa del Casale Mosaics. 18.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/idex_casale/18
