Maria del Fiori

Name of structure: Maria del Fiori
Extended name of structure: Duomo, Florence
Type of structure: Church
Country or main area: Italy
Region within country or main area: Tuscany
City or area within region: Florence
Date of structure: Rebuilt 1296
Century of structure 1: 13 AD
Century of structure 2:
Specific place of mosaic: Internal reverse of the facade above the main portal
Brief descriptive contents of mosaic: Coronation of the Virgin Mary by Christ
Date of mosaic: 13th century
Century of mosaic 1: 13 AD
Century of mosaic 2:
Silver tessera at site:
Gold tessera at site: Yes
Colour tessera at site: Yes
Were other materials found at site (i.e., glass cakes)?
Has analysis been done?
Samples taken from where?
Excavation and restoration campaigns:
Bibliography of mainly technical resources:

Cadogan, J., Domenico Ghirlandaio, Artist and Artisan (Newhaven: Yale University Press, 2000), p.188 

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Comments: Unsure whether it is in its original position.

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