Roman Stone Tesserae Mosaics miniaturejarlet expertly woven with hand-knotted plant-fiber

expertly woven with hand-knotted plant-fiber cord

They were commonly fashioned into headdresses to cover the heads of the deceased

0cm and shells approx

This small vessel features a graceful piriform body

with characteristic coffee bean-shaped eyes and mouth

Roman Stone Tesserae Mosaics miniaturejarlet expertly woven with hand-knotted plant-fiberThe Roman Empire, c. 200400 AD A mesmerizing set of five ancient Roman mosaic tesserae, each expertly cut from hard white stone, possibly marble. These remarkable fragments once formed part of a grand mosaic, a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and artistry that defined Roman architectural decoration. Mosaics, known as opus tessellatum, adorned both private and public buildings, gracing floors and walls with intricate geometric and figural