Mosaic. SPQR. 24 x 21 cm.

Description

Reproduction of a Roman mosaic, completely handmade, using the same techniques as two thousand years ago.

Measurements:

Width: 24 cm. Height: 21 cm.

The technique used is “opus teselarium”, a mosaic of cubic stone tesserae.

Tesserae of up to 8 mm of natural stone and marble have been used in its manufacture. Fixed in mortar with a metal structure. Ready to be hung on the wall or as flooring on the floor.

Reproduction of a mosaic with the initials SPQR, Senatus Populusque Romanus, The Senate and the People of Rome. This phrase began to be used in 80 BC as the official name of the Republic and later of the Roman Empire, and refers to the sovereignty of the government residing in the Senate and in the Roman citizens.