micromosaics

Mosaics made from hundreds or thousands of tiny tesserae, typically of opaque glass. Often used to create pictures, jewelry, plaques, small boxes, and tabletops. Made from the 16th century to the present in Rome and elsewhere.

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micromosaics
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024