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Definition of Tesserae
1. tessera [n] - See also: tessera
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tesserae
Literary usage of Tesserae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Classical Philology by University of Chicago press, JSTOR (Organization) (1907)
"Many of the stone molds in which such tesserae were cast have been found. ...
So, too, the tesserae connected with ludi receive full treatment. ..."
2. The Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore: Topography and Architecture by Nancy Bookidis (1997)
"tesserae of yellow and black stone and green glass further enliven this panel.
... Plain bands of blue, white, and blue (each two rows of tesserae wide) ..."
3. Cornell Studies in Classical Philology by Cornell University (1901)
"... of a wall inscription* in which the letters Vespa are plain. The inscription
is too fragmentary and broken to be understood. tesserae CONSULARES.4 310. ..."
4. The Epigraphical Evidence for the Reigns of Vespasian and Titus by Homer Curtis Newton (1901)
"... of a wall inscription* in which the letters Vespa are plain. The inscription
is too fragmentary and broken to be understood. tesserae CONSULARES.4 310. ..."
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