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Source Image: PR202_01_03 of Temple of Vespasian

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Description

General view of the entablature of the Temple of Vespasian.

Monument
Temple of Vespasian 
Monument Type
Architecture 
Material(s)
Luna Marble (Archaeometric identification)  
Date
ad 79 - circa ad 87 
Keywords
Block DivisionRestorationGeneral View  
Collections
Temple of Vespasian, Rome  

Location

Original Location
Rome 

Evidence for working practices

1. Block joint

Process
Placement
Description
The architrave is made up of several smaller blocks, the joints being visible in this image.

2. Clamp

Process
Restoration
Description
Several later clamps can be seen holding the blocks of this small section of the temple in place.

Notes

The irregular sizes of the blocks employed for the entablature of the Temple of Vespasian can be seen in this image, as can the later clamps used to hold the standing structure in place.

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