Caption

Hexagonal matrix for imprinting terracotta decorations, 1st–3rd century; Roman period, Tell Atrib, form; height 15.8 cm, width 15.3 cm, depth 12 cm, A roughly rectangular stone block with an uneven, weathered surface sits against a uniform pale gray background; the stone shows a carved, low-relief shape resembling a vertical pillar with a rounded top and a horizontal incision near its upper third, and the surface of the stone displays a range of earthy colors including tan, beige, brown, and hints of ochre and gray, with areas of darker mottling and some smoother lighter patches.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A19_398

License type

Rights managed

Available size

22.9Mb (875.4Kb) / 9.4in x 9.4in / 2832 x 2832 (300dpi)

Keywords

Hexagonal matrix imprinting terracotta decorations 1st–3rd century Roman period Tell Atrib form height 15.8 cm width 15.3 cm depth 12 cm roughly rectangular stone block uneven weathered surface sits uniform pale gray background stone carved low-relief shape resembling vertical pillar rounded top horizontal incision near upper third surface stone displays range earthy colors tan beige brown hints ochre gray areas darker mottling smoother lighter patches.