The design is created by small pieces of colored glass, stone, or ceramic (called Tesserae), embedded in wet mortar which has been spread over the surface to be decorated. Their slightly irregular placement on a surface creates a very lively, reflective surface when viewed at a distance. This was often used to decorate walls, floors, and ceilings.

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