Stamped Brick Fragment

1921.01.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Stamped Brick Fragment   (1921.01.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Built Environment Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Building Components
  4. :
  5. Construction Materials
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early - Middle Roman Empire, 150 CE
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 20.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.0 cm
Weight 1335 g
Measuring Remarks Weight measured to the nearest 5 grams.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Firing
Munsell Color Information Yellowish White (5y 9/1.5) -Top (With Stamp). Light Grayish Brown (5yr 6/2) -Darker Shadings. Yellowish White (5y 9/2) -Bottom of Brick.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Mary L. Trowbridge Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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