Brooch with a Landscape Scene

early 19th century 1 3/4 in. (4.45 cm) (diam.) Citation Source image

Micromosaics crafted from miniature glass tesserae (mosaic tiles) decorated paperweights, boxes, and brooches, which were popular as tourist art and "souvenir jewelry." The Vatican workshops were largely responsible for their production and featured many examples as part of th...

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Collection of George W. Kosmak [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1975, by gift.
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