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Source Image: PR225_04_01 of North Pier of Arch of Trajan

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Description

Detail of Composite capital at the top of the western face of the northern pier.

Monument: Arch of Trajan
Monument Part: North Pier
Monument Type: Architecture
Material(s): Undefined white marble (Visual identification)
Date: circa ad 114 - circa ad 117
Keywords: Foliage, Composite Capital
Collections: Arch of Trajan, Benevento

Location

Original Location: Benevento

Evidence for working practices

1. Toolmarks

Process: Detailing
Tool: Flat Chisel
Method: Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description: The flat chisel is used to give shape to the leaves.

2. Toolmarks

Process: Detailing
Tool: Drill
Method: Vertical (90°)
Description: The drill is employed here to give depth to channels between the leaves.

3. Toolmarks

Process: Detailing
Tool: Channelling Tool
Method: Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description: The channelling tool is used to clear out the deep channels between the leaves following initial work with the drill.

Notes

At the centre of this image a replacement insert can be seen, perhaps a repair following a breakage.

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