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Porfido Rosso (porphyry)

Small fragment of porfido rosso, also known as porphyry. The color is deep reddish-purple, with white and black inclusions. The thickness of the sample is an even 1 cm throughout and there are traces of mortar on the back, suggesting this could be a tile for a floor or wall. The top surface is polished and smooth. All four edges are uneven.

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics George J. Pfeiffer and Rachel Hartwell Pfeiffer Cambridge MA (by 1905) gift; to the Department of the Classics Harvard University Cambridge MA (1905-1977) transfer; to the Fogg Museum 1977. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Transfer from the Department of the Classics Harvard University Gift of Pfeiffer-Hartwell Collection

Roman

Title: Porfido Rosso (porphyry)

Description:

Small fragment of porfido rosso, also known as porphyry.

The color is deep reddish-purple, with white and black inclusions.

The thickness of the sample is an even 1 cm throughout and there are traces of mortar on the back, suggesting this could be a tile for a floor or wall.

The top surface is polished and smooth.

All four edges are uneven.

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