RARE 18th Century Roman Ruin Micro Mosaic Plaque, Lapis Lazuli, Temple of Minerve Medica vintage decoy which are the candle holders

which are the candle holders

a fine antique

The bags have been stored for decades

a small portrait

where its very gentile but aging owner discloses it has been in his family for 100 years

RARE 18th Century Roman Ruin Micro Mosaic Plaque, Lapis Lazuli, Temple of Minerve Medica vintage decoy which are the candle holdersRARE late 1700s to earliest 1800s micro mosaic plaque, unmounted and undamaged in lapis lazuli stone basin. Sand sized colored glass tesserae all in place, smooth and flat. Shown is the "Temple of Minerva Medica", Rome, believed dating to the 4th century. but in fact might only be located on the site of that temple, this nymphaeum (in service to mythical nymphs) and was connected to the water supply. It has been known by its misnomer to this day but