KA002 (Roman Marble Molding) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Decorative molding or relief
Description
Small fragment of cyma recta molding. Probably rosso antico (from southern Cape Tainaron). Edges are cleanly cut. The small scale suggests that this was used as a crowning element in revetment. Note cutting for vertical pin.
Preservation comment
One fragment broken along bottom and both ends. Slight, shallow, somewhat extensive scoring on surface; sparse patches of encrustation.
Height
0.039
Preserved length
0.087
Preserved thickness
0.025
Belongs to Historical Period
Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Marble (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KA002 (Roman Marble Molding).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kcp/ka002>