Frame of micromosaic from the 1890s

Height 6.5 cm.

Width 5 cm.

The use of mosaic can be dated back to 2500 BC. It was used to decorate walls during the Mesopotamian Empire. Later this use became widespread, and today it is often seen in churches and Greek and Roman temples. This special micromosaic found its way into Italy in the early 19th century and became very popular after the excavation of Pompeii, during which extremely well-preserved mosaic floors and walls were found.

Each individual glass rod is cut out by hand and placed into the metal frame of the picture frame.