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Byzantine Buildings and Early Christian Churches

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✨️The traditional Byzantine mosaic technique is a mesmerizing craft, where tesserae—tiny cubes of stone, glass, and 24-karat gold—are carefully placed at varying angles to capture natural light. This creates a breathtaking sparkle, as each piece reflects light dynamically, unlike flat settings that mute the brilliance. I’m honored to practice this ancient method, passed down by Byzantine masters. This 6-foot figure of Christ, crafted with over 25,000 hand-cut tesserae from Venetian glass and gol