Sea Titan Masterpiece

$10,000.00

Details

  • Polychrome natural stone tesserae

  • 2025

  • Handcrafted by Munir Habib

  • 30 x 37 in (76 x 94 cm)

Description

This mosaic masterpiece was completed by Munir Habib in 2025 and represents the finest stonework and artistry in the world— in one square inch, one may find up to 36 hand cut tesserae.

Munir’s inspiration for this piece originates from an ancient mosaic of Tethys in the Shahba Museum, dating to 4th century AD. It is located in the ancient southwestern Syrian city of Shahba.

Made up of over 20,000 tesserae with nearly 20 different colored natural Mediterranean stone, the mosaic depicts the Greek Titan Goddess Tethys, the personification of the sea. She was married to Oceanus, God of the earth-encircling River Okeanos, the source of all the Earth’s freshwater. Together, they controlled all the water on Earth.

Like the other Titans, she was a child of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth). She and the others ruled the Earth before they were defeated by their own children, including Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, and imprisoned to eternity to Tartarus, the infernal depths of the underworld.

The piece is vibrant, filled with a deep, rich color palette. Snakes, fish, and seaweed entangle one another to make up her hair, depicting her prominence as the pre-Olympian titan sea goddess. Her rosy cheeks and chin emphasize her feminine features.

Details

  • Polychrome natural stone tesserae

  • 2025

  • Handcrafted by Munir Habib

  • 30 x 37 in (76 x 94 cm)

Description

This mosaic masterpiece was completed by Munir Habib in 2025 and represents the finest stonework and artistry in the world— in one square inch, one may find up to 36 hand cut tesserae.

Munir’s inspiration for this piece originates from an ancient mosaic of Tethys in the Shahba Museum, dating to 4th century AD. It is located in the ancient southwestern Syrian city of Shahba.

Made up of over 20,000 tesserae with nearly 20 different colored natural Mediterranean stone, the mosaic depicts the Greek Titan Goddess Tethys, the personification of the sea. She was married to Oceanus, God of the earth-encircling River Okeanos, the source of all the Earth’s freshwater. Together, they controlled all the water on Earth.

Like the other Titans, she was a child of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth). She and the others ruled the Earth before they were defeated by their own children, including Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, and imprisoned to eternity to Tartarus, the infernal depths of the underworld.

The piece is vibrant, filled with a deep, rich color palette. Snakes, fish, and seaweed entangle one another to make up her hair, depicting her prominence as the pre-Olympian titan sea goddess. Her rosy cheeks and chin emphasize her feminine features.

Creation

Mosaic‑making has a lineage spanning thousands of years. Early civilizations created stone tapestries to adorn homes, honor culture, and impress guests. Antico Contempo brings this tradition into the modern day, utilizing ancient techniques in both restored and contemporary designs.

Each mosaic begins with research into historic patterns, materials, and techniques to capture their cultural and visual language. We reimagine these compositions for a modern setting while honoring their original spirit. In collaboration with mosaic artists, historians, and designers, we create works that unite antique and contemporary sensibilities, rich with color and emotion.

The process starts with natural stone like marble, granite, limestone, onyx, and travertine—never colored or dyed. Hand‑cut into tesserae, every piece is arranged with patience, artistry, and mastery of ancient craft. After weeks, months, or even years of meticulous craftsmanship, each mosaic is completed with a refined frame, ready for effortless display.

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