Roman Villa Opus Sectile Mosaic
An opus sectile mosaic floor panel from a 2nd-century Roman villa, hand-cut from marble and stone tesserae to form intricate geometric patterns. It falls under HTS 9701.22.00.00 due to its age exceeding 100 years and status as a hand-executed decorative plaque. These mosaics exemplify classical Roman architectural artistry.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If viewed as worked monumental stone
Marble/stone mosaics might classify under Chapter 68 if not recognized as original hand-executed art over 100 years.
If for archaeological collections
If part of an archaeological collection, statistical reporting may require separation per notes.
If composed mainly of ceramic tiles
Predominantly ceramic mosaics could fall under Chapter 69 as ornamental articles if artistic origin is disputed.
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