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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