architectural fragment; Rome; Inorganic specimens; Marble; Plaster or mortar; undecorated

Notes:

Light straw yellow (=”paglia”) flushed with deeper yellow; with long band of finely veined purple; one thick vein of deep golden brown; fades to pink-yellow on one edge; diamond-shaped piece; is not Brecciato. A few tiny chips on surface; much concrete clinging to back. Giallo antico. Roman name: Marmor Numidicum (marble from Numidia). From Chemtou, Tunisia.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Rome; Inorganic specimens; Italy

Language:

UND

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URL:

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