Eighteenth Century micromosaic Duck in a spongeware surround. grinders called The Capitoline Doves inspired

called The Capitoline Doves inspired the mosaicists of the Eighteenth Century to create remarkably complex and finely executed micromosaics of animals and views of the Roman Forum

with a charming Spongeware Rose design that will look great in any kitchen

236 x 174 mm

Measures: 16

wet salt or pink peppercorns

Eighteenth Century micromosaic Duck in a spongeware surround. grinders called The Capitoline Doves inspiredThe art of micromosaic developed in Rome in the eighteenth century, having been inspired by the discovery of Pompei in 1748 and a particularly beautiful mosaic that was uncovered at Hadrians Villa in 1737. This beautiful mosaic, called The Capitoline Doves inspired the mosaicists of the Eighteenth Century to create remarkably complex and finely executed micromosaics of animals and views of the Roman Forum. This set of four Ducks was created by