Lot 136
  • 136

A Roman micromosaic plaque of the Roman Forum most probably Vatican workshop, last quarter 19th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramic
  • height 16 in.; width 20 5/8 in.
  • 40.5 cm; 52.5 cm

Condition

Losses of tessarae to the edges and extensive age cracks to the surface now filled with grime. There is a large area of lifting to the forground likely due to water damage/ this lifted surface is approximately 8 X 2 1/2 in.
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