Roman brick
Probably made in the 18th century, 23x23x14 cm. Before baking, a Latin inscription was added in relief. The stone strongly resembles a bessalis – tiles used in Roman heated floor systems.
Object views
Stories
- Start this story
Deception for political or economic gain
story by Jasper de Bruin.Forging a brick sounds boring and pointless. But when the forger provided this brick with a roaring political inscription, a buyer immediately presented himself.