P00228.053 Accession Number: P00228.053

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The Shellal mosaic in its original location in a tiny church at Shellal. The mosaic was excavated and returned to Australia. It is now on display in the Australian War Memorial.

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Accession Number
P00228.053
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor D Foster
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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