Tessera

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A tessera (plural: tesserae, diminutive tessella) is an individual tile, usually formed in the shape of a square, used in creating a mosaic. It is also known as an abaciscus or abaculus.

The unique illuminating effect of golden tesserae, Cappella Palatina in Palermo, Sicily, 12th century

St.peters.basilica.tesserae.arp.jpg — A mosaic made from tesserae in St Peter's Basilica, Vatican State, Italy

St.peters.basilica.tesserae.closeup.arp.jpg — A close up of the bottom left corner of the picture above. Close inspection of the full picture reveals the individual tesserae.