tessera

[US]/ˈtɛsərə/
[UK]/ˈtɛsərə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small tile used in mosaic work; a small piece of marble (or glass); a token, die, or ticket used in ancient Rome for counting, proof, or identification
Word Forms
Pluraltesseras

Phrases & Collocations

tessera mosaic

tessera tile

tessera pattern

tessera art

tessera design

tessera piece

tessera arrangement

tessera collection

tessera installation

tessera technique

Example Sentences

the artist used a tessera to create a beautiful mosaic.

each tessera was carefully placed to form a larger picture.

the ancient romans often used tesserae in their floor designs.

she collected different tesserae for her art project.

the museum displayed a stunning tessera mosaic from the byzantine era.

he learned how to cut tesserae for better fitting.

the colors of the tesserae blended beautifully together.

creating a tessera mosaic requires patience and skill.

she admired the intricate details of the tessera artwork.

the workshop taught participants how to design with tesserae.

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