A slate fine and large desk paperweight inset with a micromosaic depicting the Colosseum within an unusual banded floral garland and a greek key borders surrounded with inlaid hardstone and marble specimens.

Roman manufacture of the mid-19th century, c. 1850.

Dimensions 18.5 x 13 cm.

Excellent condition commensurate with age and use.

Slight chipping to edges.