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Source Image: TE_4_3_2 of Marino Quarries

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Description

Quarryman shaping a column shaft in the Marino quarries.

Monument: Marino Quarries
Monument Type: Quarry
Material(s): Peperino (Visual identification)
Date: post bc 700
Collections: Italy Marino

Location

Original Location: Marino

Evidence for working practices

1. Guideline

Process: Laying-out
Description: This carver has incised a circle on each end of this column drum using the rulers in the background to ensure that they are aligned.

2. Toolmarks

Process: Fine shaping
Tool: Flat Chisel
Method: Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Medium
Description: A shallow draft was then carved around the end of the drum to act as guide for the rest of the carving.

3. Toolmarks

Process: Roughing-out
Tool: Flat Chisel
Method: Angle: Steep (60-70°)
Force: Medium
Description: The general shape of the column is being carved with the flat chisel by eye.

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