This yellow asphodel micro mosaic forms part of the Flowers of Jordan series, using minute pieces of stone to create a detailed botanical image. De Ferranti’s micro-mosaics are made with tesserae too small for ordinary finger handling, each selected for natural tone and beauty. Stone, semi-precious hardstones, agates and other mineral materials may be used across the collection. The work follows a vermiculatum style, with flowing courses of tesserae creating movement through the field.

Yellow Asphodel Micro Mosaic and Botanical Detail

The slender flowering form of asphodel is well suited to a technique based on very small units. Fine tesserae can articulate stems, flower heads and edges with a gradual shift in line and tone rather than a coarse outline. The yellow asphodel micro mosaic consequently rewards close viewing, where the relationship between image and setting becomes part of the composition.

For other flowering studies, Flowers of Jordan – Black Iris introduces a darker, emblematic subject, while Flowers of Jordan – Tulip offers a simpler upright silhouette. The wider Mediterranean Mosaics collection provides regional context for projects combining botanical imagery with other mosaic traditions.

Display and Specification

This piece is best treated as an art installation or detailed decorative panel. Give the motif enough visual space to remain legible and avoid an overly busy adjacent pattern. When it is used within a series, keep framing, alignment and lighting consistent across the group. Samples or detailed images are useful for reviewing tessera scale, natural variation and the way the yellow asphodel micro mosaic relates to surrounding stone, plaster, timber or other finishes.

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