A small classical study brought to life in micro mosaic: a mouse stretched in profile, built from hand-set tesserae against a pale stone ground. Quietly charming and intensely crafted, it reads like an archaeological fragment - playful, precise, and timeless.

This piece sits within De Ferranti’s Micro Mosaic collection, where images are created through the careful placement of tiny tesserae to achieve line, shading, and expression. Here, the background is formed from soft off-white and chalk-toned stones laid in an irregular field, giving the surface the authentic rhythm of ancient pavements.

The mouse is rendered in warm browns and earthy umbers, edged with darker outlines that sharpen the silhouette and give definition to the head, spine, and tail. Subtle tonal variation within the body suggests fur and volume, while the small circular motif at the left introduces a contrasting accent of ochres and deeper tones, adding balance and narrative to the composition.

Ideal as a detail panel, inset, or playful accent within larger stone floors or wall schemes, this micro mosaic brings classical craft and quiet wit into contemporary interiors.