Set of 20 Roman Terracotta "Dog Bone" Paving Tiles
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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
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
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#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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Set of 20 Roman Terracotta "Dog Bone" Paving Tiles
Estimate $900 - $1,400
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