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Source Image: PR204_02_19 of North Spandrel of Arch of Titus

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Description

Close-up of north-eastern spandrel.

Monument
Arch of Titus 
Monument Part
North Spandrel 
Monument Type
Architecture 
Material(s)
Pentelic Marble (Archaeometric identification)  
Date
circa ad 82 
Keywords
Block DivisionClamp  
Collections
Arch of Titus, Rome  

Location

Original Location
Rome 

Evidence for working practices

1. Block joint

Process
Placement
Description
The various sizes of blocks used for the construction of the arch can be seen in this image. Carving across these blocks seems to have been undertaken once they were in place.

2. Clamp socket

Process
Securing
Description
The holes made by the removal of metal clamps, which originally held the blocks of the monument together, can also be seen.

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