Battle of Issus Mosaic Pocket Square
Regular price £145.00As this item is part of our pocket square archive, it will be printed individually and delivered in 10-12 weeks. If you have any queries about our archive collection please email bespoke@rampleyandco.com
Battle of Issus Mosaic, circa 100 BC
- 100% Silk
- Hand Rolled
- Designed and Printed in Britain
- 42cm x 42cm
- Dry Clean Only
The Battle of Issus Mosaic is part of a Roman Floor mosaic, which was originally located in the House of the Faun in Pompeii. It was made circa 100 BC and is now preserved in Naples National Archaeological Museum.
This mosaic illustrates a battle between the armies of Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia, ultimately won by Alexander. Both of them can be seen in the mosaic, and Alexander is wearing a breastplate with the head of Medusa, a reference to the mythological monster. It’s thought to be a copy of a Greek painting made four centuries before, as the style of the mosaic is certainly inspired by Greek art. Volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius protected the mosaic and it is actually one of the best preserved mosaics ever found in Pompeii.
Reviews: Click to read Customer & Expert Product Reviews.
Shipping: Global Express Shipping in 1-4 working days to most locations. See our Shipping Policy.
Returns: Free 90 day returns. If you are not completely happy with your purchase, we will provide a full refund.
Questions? If you have any questions for us regarding any aspect of our products, or just need some tips, then please don't hesitate to get in touch at info@rampleyandco.com