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Ionic Order (II.Aph.2.SW9)

Detail

Order type: Ionic Order
Building: South Stoa (II.Aph.2)
Provenance: Aphrodisias, Place of Palms
Materials: Aphrodisian grey (Marble)
Aphrodisian white (Marble)

Description

Partially excavated.

Components

Similar to SW8a. Although the base is heavily worn, the two astragals above the uppermost torus (a decorative feature seen on few other examples within the group of bases from the South Stoa) are still evident. Evidence of the chisel is also visible across the whole of the lower torus and within th…

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Stylobate (II.Aph.2.SW9aa)

This stylobate block was is rectangular and thin. Whereas its upper surface is finished, its sides remain undressed, with many chisel and other tool marks present. A clamp hole measuring 8 cm is visible on its northeastern corner, though the block abuts no other stone architecture.

Given this blo…

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