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Source Image: PR202_05_02 of Entablature (Standing) of Temple of Vespasian

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Description

View of the entablature on the Temple of Vespasian.

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

Location

Original Location
Rome 

Evidence for working practices

1. 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 sized blocks employed in the construction of the entablature of the Temple of Vespasian can be seen in this image. The metal clamps are later and hold in place damaged elements. The way in which the entablature is supported on the centre of the capitals and not their delicate edges which project out beyond it.

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