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I'm certainly not there yet.  There is quite some way to go!

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Tuesday
Feb232010

In the Museum

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I took so many photographs in the museum that I've simply uploaded a slide show. Some have notes accompanying them, as before, others need no explanation. Bear in mind that the mosaics are mostly made of tesserae no larger than 5mm square - quite awe inspiring effects from such skilful use of shade and colour. Look out for the pair of feet and ten toes sneaking into one of them! What a delightfully human feature to include in the design.

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Am working my way through your slides :) The mosaics are fantastic - wow. Somehow I can see them made up as tapestry cushions - someone like Ehrman (is that the correct spelling?)

March 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterHelen Cowans

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