Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A wonderful gathering of twenty "dog bone"-shaped paving tiles used to line the paths of ancient Rome. Each tile is comprised of two curved and flared ends that would have fit together almost perfectly with its neighbors when laid. Over time, these tiles have become slightly deformed and their ability to fit snugly against one another has diminished. What has not diminished, however, is the appeal of how the Roman Empire literally "paved the streets of the modern world." Size of largest (all fairly similar in size): 3.5" H (8.9 cm).

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: ex-private Boehmer collection, Cologne, Germany

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#129369

  • Condition: One tile repaired from multiple pieces. Each tile has surface wear commensurate with age and use, small chips and nicks to peripheries and interior bodies, with great mineral deposits throughout.

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