Jerusalem (Extra mural) - The Birds-Mosaic Chapel - Chapel

The mosaic (2.4 x 6.3 m) field is framed by a twisted rope border at the bottom there is a two handled high-neck amphora from wich emerge vine branches and bunches of grapes. The vine interwines to create forty-five medallions arranged in five rows of nine and inhabited by various vivid birds. The middle row of medallions contains objects such as baskets of fruit, a bird cage and a vase.