A Roman micromosaic panel showing the face of Christ
A Roman micromosaic panel showing the face of Christ, ca. 1800Rectangular slate panel with a finely inlaid mosaic of polychrome glass pieces. Portrayal of Christ crowned with thorns, gazing upward in pain. Dimensions of the mosaic 33.5 x 24 cm, with slate panel 42 x 33 cm.Early large micromosaic with rare motif.Condition: II
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A Roman micromosaic panel showing the face of Christ, ca. 1800Rectangular slate panel with a finely inlaid mosaic of polychrome glass pieces. Portrayal of Christ crowned with thorns, gazing upward in pain. Dimensions of the mosaic 33.5 x 24 cm, with slate panel 42 x 33 cm.Early large micromosaic with rare motif.Condition: II