Ancient Grooved Stone Column Fragment

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This is a column fragment made of sandstone or a similar stone material that is reddish-brown in color, with a … Read more This is a column fragment made of sandstone or a similar stone material that is reddish-brown in color, with a porous and irregular texture. The fragment has a massive and cylindrical shape, although truncated and incomplete. The external surface has deep and wide vertical grooves, typical of a column shaft of the doric order or an archaic style. The grooves are separated by sharp edges and show signs of erosion and wear. The top of the fragment is irregular and jagged, indicating a clean break. The base is more or less horizontal but it too has imperfections. On the surface of the stone you can see patches of green moss or lichen, a sign of prolonged exposure to atmospheric agents and humidity, suggesting an outdoor discovery or in a humid environment. The dimensions of the fragment suggest that the original column must have been of considerable proportions. The strength of the material and the simplicity of the grooves refer to an archaic or not excessively elaborate architectural style. This column fragment represents evidence of an ancient construction, probably a temple or a public building. Its current condition, with the signs of erosion and the presence of plant organisms, gives a sense of history and direct contact with the past. Despite its incompleteness, it allows us to imagine the monumentality of the original structure. Category stone ancient style dimensions: height 30 cm diameter 37 cm color: white gray brown green material: stone conditions: good vintage object, fully functional but shows signs of wear such as scratches, dents, material defects and repairs See less