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A SET OF THREE ITALIAN GLASS PLAQUES SET WITH MICROMOSIACS
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A SET OF THREE ITALIAN GLASS PLAQUES SET WITH MICROMOSIACS

ROME, CIRCA 1825

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A SET OF THREE ITALIAN GLASS PLAQUES SET WITH MICROMOSIACS
ROME, CIRCA 1825
Each black glass plaque rectangular with beveled edges and set with octagonal micromosaics depicting views of the Roman Forum, the largest set with two micromosaics, one depicting the Colosseum, the two smaller plaques inset with a similar micromosaic scene
one, 3 7/8 in. (98 mm.) wide; two, 2½ in. (64 mm.) wide (3)
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Lot Essay

A similar black glass-mounted micromosaic plaque depicting the Colosseum can be found in the Gilbert Collection. For more information see J. H. Gabriel, The Gilbert Collection. Micromosaics, London, 2000, p. 224, no. 155.

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