Inventory Number: | A 742 | |
Section Number: | Ζ 1121 | |
Title: | Cornice Block with Mason's Mark: Doric | |
Category: | Architecture Poros | |
Description: | From a lateral horizontal cornice, a cyma reversa soffit molding with a vertical fascia high above it. The nosing molding is much battered; possibly an ovolo. In the top two rafter cuttings, and at each end a cutting for a Π-clamp. Traces of stucco of marble dust remain. Hasty work. In one end a mason's mark, Δ. Two joining fragments of the corona were found nearby. Granular brown poros (Aegina?). | |
Notes: | Found at G/17-12/16 (Fall 2016). | |
Context: | Built into foundation of Roman house to east of Tholos, southern part. | |
Negatives: | Leica, XVI-98 | |
PD Number: | PD 85 | |
Dimensions: | L. 0.885, (mutule) 0.275, (via) 0.097; W. (total) 0.70, (of resting surface) 0.50, (spacing of rafter cuttings, center to center) 0.66; H. (at back) 0.30 | |
Material: | Poros | |
Date: | 10 May 1937 | |
Section: | Ζ | |
Bibliography: | Hesperia Suppl. 4 (1940), p. 118, fig. 88. | |
References: | Publication: Hesperia Suppl. 4 (1940) Monument: Tholos Drawing: PD 85 (DA 4145) Image: 1997.04.0083 (XVI-98) Image: 2012.51.0121 (XVI-98) Notebook: Ζ-9 Notebook Page: Ζ-9-51 (pp. 1662-1663) Card: A 742 Card: A 742 |