Memento Mori: A mosaic from Pompeii of a wealthy man whose dog died in the Mount Vesuvius eruption

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Memento Mori: A Mosaic From Pompeii Of A Wealthy Man Whose Dog Died In The Mount Vesuvius Eruption

By Live Science

The stunning Memento Mori mosaic was found in a Roman house that doubled as a shop in Pompeii and is one of the most recognizable pieces of artwork from the ill-fated city. The mosaic, which was excavated in 1874, measures 18.5 by 16.1 inches (47 by ...Read more