Order

Ionic Order (II.Aph.2.SW20)

Detail
Order type
Ionic Order
Building
South Stoa (II.Aph.2)
Date
late 5th/early 6th century AD
Provenance
Place of Palms
Materials
Aphrodisian grey (Marble)
Aphrodisian white (Marble)
Components
Base (II.Aph.2.SW20a)

Matches SW19a. Moreso than most bases within the South Stoa, this block exhibits a fluidity and depth of sculpted mouldings that is most consistent with earlier Imperial types, especially with regard to the shaping of the scotia, which appears in a half round, the proportional relationship between …

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Photos by (in order): Allison B. Kidd
Stylobate (II.Aph.2.SW20aa)

Like SW16aa-SW19aa, this stylobate block appears to be a reused piece, possibly an orthostate block from the Civil Basilica.

Full measurements and description unavailable due to current state of excavation.

Photos by (in order): Allison B. Kidd