Architectural Fragment Of Porphyry - 19th Or Older

Porphyry architectural fragment - 19th century or older

Architectural fragment in porphyry from the 19th century or earlier.
Shows signs of wear and alteration. Its shape and dimensions suggest a decorative or structural element from a larger architectural ensemble.

This plaque is made of porphyry, a stone extracted from Egyptian quarries and reserved for imperial use during ancient Rome.
Porphyry is a particularly hard stone and difficult to sculpt.

Width: 17cm
Height: 7cm