Micro Mosaic Victorian Italian Picture Frame Butterfly Floral Micromosaic LOVELY.  5 1/2 by 3 3/4".  The oval portion for the photo is 3 by 2".  This is a mid to late 1800's Italian Micromosaic frame Micro Mosaic.  The mosaic is handmade using tiny bits of colored glass that is called tesserae.  It would have been a grand tour souvenir sold to the early era of travelers to Italy.  This piece was in my grandmother's personal collection.  It is in excellent condition.

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