| Inventory Number: A 742 |
| Section Number: Ζ 1121 |
| Title: Cornice Block with Mason's Mark: Doric |
| Category: Architecture Poros |
| Description: From a lateral horizontal cornice, a cyma reversa soffit molding with a vertical fascia high above it. The nosing molding is much battered; possibly an ovolo. In the top two rafter cuttings, and at each end a cutting for a Π-clamp. Traces of stucco of marble dust remain. Hasty work. In one end a mason's mark, Δ. Two joining fragments of the corona were found nearby. Granular brown poros (Aegina?). |
| Context: Built into foundation of Roman house to east of Tholos, southern part. |
| Storage: On Site-South of Tholos, in Pile |
| Negatives: Leica, XVI-98 |
| PD Numbers: PD 85 |
| Dimensions: L. 0.885, (mutule) 0.275, (via) 0.097; W. (total) 0.70, (of resting surface) 0.50, (spacing of rafter cuttings, center to center) 0.66; H. (at back) 0.30 |
| Material: Poros |
| Date Of Discovery: 10 May 1937 |
| Section: Ζ |
| Building: Tholos |
| Bibliography: Hesperia Suppl. 4 (1940), p. 118, fig. 88. |
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