During Byzantine mosaic creation, which risk increases when tesserae production outpaces mortar application?

💡 Explanation

Reduced mortar contact occurs because increased throughput allows surface drying/oxidation, causing weakened mechanical interlocking. Therefore, long-term adhesion deteriorates considerably, rather than other aesthetic or environmental degradation modes occurring at different timescales.

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