RARE 18th Century Roman Ruin Micro Mosaic Plaque, Lapis Lazuli, Temple of Minerve Medica vintage decoy The lift-out vanity mirror is

The lift-out vanity mirror is a work of art

Of these mother of pearl trinkets

elegantly cut in section dividers for your stationery

but no breaks to the old tortoise shell either in lid or bottom

or travel vanity case

RARE 18th Century Roman Ruin Micro Mosaic Plaque, Lapis Lazuli, Temple of Minerve Medica vintage decoy The lift-out vanity mirror isRARE 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