The mosaics of Roman Britain, with hardly an exception, are such as might easily be made in a province which was capable of exporting skilled workmen to Gaul (p.

57).

They have also the appearance of imitative work copied from patterns rather than of designs sketched by artists.

It is most natural to suppose that, like the Gaulish Samian ware--which is imitative in just the same fashion--they are local products.] [Illustration: FIG.11.RESTORATION OF PAINTED PATTERN ON WALL-PLASTER AT SILCHESTER.

Showing a purely conventional style based on classical models.