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Source Image: PR204_03_01 of North Pier of Arch of Titus

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Description

Close-up of the eastern face of the northern pier.

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

Location

Original Location
Rome 

Evidence for working practices

1. Block joint

Process
Placement
Description
In this damaged state the lines of the various blocks employed are especially clear and, in particular, the lack of any connection between different elements of the monuments and these blocks. In the centre left of this image, for instance, a block can be seen into which was carved a section of the half-column, two surfaces on the right at different depths, as well as a section of entablature over the archway.

2. Pin socket

Process
Restoration
Description
Also on this block various sections of stone pinned back on during restoration can be seen.

Notes

This image shows the damaged surface of the northern end of the eastern facade prior to the most recent campaign of restoration.

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