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Analecta Romana Instituti Danici – Supplementum LI
Birgit Tang
DECORATING FLOORSThe Tesserae-in-Mortar Technique
in the Ancient World
This database is a supplement to Decorating Floors. The Tesserae-in-Mortar Technique in the Ancient World, Analecta Romana Instituti Danici Supplementum LI, by Birgit Tang.
The database contains 1873 entries, representing floors in nine countries: France, Greece, Italy, Libya, Malta, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia and Turkey. The chronological range of the floors spans a period from ca. 300 BC to ca. AD 400.
Each floor is registered according to the following elements: country, region, location, id (a unique code for each floor), context, structure, room, mortar, mortar type, decoration, design, date, references, illustration, note.
ISBN 978-88-7140-932-0
EDIZIONI QUASAR DI S. TOGNON SRL, ROMA
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
6 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
La Roche-Blanche
LaRB1.01 Plateau de Gergovie/Merdogne. Parcelles 700-701. Temple I
Temple Cella Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of squares (large variant), orthogonal layout; fill: circle - hexafoil; diagonal line between petals and crosslets
No earlier than 70 BC
Guichard et al. 1994, 276-277, 289-290; Vassal 2006, 125 (no. 97)?
Guichard et al. 1994, fig. 133
7 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
La Roche-Blanche
LaRB2.01 Plateau de Gergovie/Merdogne. Parcelles 849-850
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges No earlier than 70 BC
Guichard et al. 1994, 278, 289-290; Vassal 2006, 125 (no. 97)?
8 France Burgundy - Franche-Comté
Autun (Augu-stodunum)
Aut1.01 Montmin. So-called Temple of Minerva
Béton. Terrazzo-signinum
Tesserae: black, red, white
Unknown Stern & Blanchard-Lemée 1975, 92 (no. 261); Vassal 2006, 120-121 (no. 71)
Lost
10 France Grand Est Champigny-lès-Langres
Cham1.01 Les Granges. Sanctuary. Southern temple
Temple Cella Signinum (fond rouge)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Main field: grid of lozenges. Border of central panel: swastika-meander. Central panel: in a square, surrounding a square: concentric circles with hexafoil along the diagonals and paired hederae with volutes on the medians
Third quarter of 1st cent. AD
Stern 1963, 117-118 (no. 411); Vassal 2006, 122 (no. 80)
FIG. 43; Stern 1963, pl. LXXIII
Motifs made from pebbles? (Stern 1963, 117)
11 France Grand Est Reims (Duro-cortorum)
Rei1.01 22 rue de Vesle Habitation. Urban
Triclinium? Opus signinum
Tesserae (double fillets): blackOpus tessellatum: borders and dolphins/fish
Central panel: wading bird 1st to 2nd cent. AD
Stern 1957, 25 (no. 8); Vassal 2006, 127-128 (no. 109)
Stern 1957, pl. V
12 France Grand Est Reims (Duro-cortorum)
Rei2.01 Between the rue de l’Université and the rue Voltaire
Triclinium? Opus signinum
Tesserae (double fillets): black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Panel: square - circle; central motif destroyed Stern 1957, 27 (no. 16); Vassal 2006, 128 (no. 110)
Stern 1957, pl. VII
13 France Grand Est Reims (Duro-cortorum)
Rei3.01 35 Boulevard de la Paix
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout (distance: 15 cm)
1st to 2nd cent. AD
Stern 1957, 28-29 (no. 23); Vassal 2006, 128 (no. 111)
Stern 1957, pl. VIII
14 France Burgundy - Franche-Comté
Besançon (Vesontio)
Bes1.01 Rue de la Lorraine, between nos. 9 and 11
Ciment Tesserae: black Unknown Stern 1963, 30 (no. 268); Vassal 2006, 121 (no. 74)
Lost. According to Vassal, the motif is a semis of tesserae
15 France Burgundy - Franche-Comté
Besançon (Vesontio)
Bes2.01 Rue d’Alsace Terrazzo-signinum (rouge)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black Grid of lozenges Terminus post quem of AD 70
Stern 1963, 32 (no. 271); Vassal 2006, 122 (no. 77)
Stern 1963, pl. VI
16 France Burgundy - Franche-Comté
Besançon (Vesontio)
Bes3.01 Amphithéâtre des Facultés
Ciment rose de terre cuite. Terrazzo-signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black (2-4 cm)
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 1-1.7 cm)
Stern 1963, 49 (no. 298); Vassal 2006, 121 (no. 75)
Stern 1963, pl. XX
According to Vassal, the floor shows a scattering of tesserae
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
17 France Burgundy - Franche-Comté
Besançon (Vesontio)
Bes4.01 Avenue Arthur-Gaulard
Terrazzo-signinum
Tesserae: white Crosslets? Stern 1963, 54-55 (no. 306); Vassal 2006, 121 (no. 76)
18 France Occitanie Beaucaire (Ugernum)
Bea1.01 Lower city. Intersection of the rue Marceau and the rue E. Jamais
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum (tuileaux)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border/band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Field: grid of lozenges.Grid of squares, orthogonal layout.Square - circle - pseudo-shield of lozenges; circle - hexafoil in spandrels.
Rolland 1952, 10-11; Fiches et al. 1987, 15
Fiches et al. 1987, fig. 7
19 France Occitanie Beaucaire (Ugernum)
Bea2.01 Lower city. Rue Docteur Anthoin. Musée de Beaucaire
Habitation. Urban
Béton Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: grid of hexagons (honeycomb) Fiches et al. 1987, 15
Fiches et al. 1987, fig. 8
20 France Occitanie Lattes (Lattara)
Lat1.01 Zone 60. Intersection of street 116 and 137. House 6001
Habitation. Urban
North-east of the courtyard
Béton (blanc) Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Multiple framing fillets. Semis of black crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC.
Py 2009, 155-157 Py 2009, p. 156
21 France Occitanie Loupian Lou1.01 Près-Bas Habitation. Villa
A. Lower level, below mosaic
Terrazzo-signinum (blanc grisâtre)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black North-east area: grid of lozenges.North-west area: grid of hexagons (honeycomb).
1st phase: end of 1st cent. BC to mid-1st cent. AD (stylistic criteria)
Lavagne et al. 1976, 217-219; Vassal 2006, 126 (no. 100)
Lavagne et al. 1976, fig. 2
22 France Occitanie Loupian Lou1.02 Près-Bas Habitation. Villa
B. Lower level Terrazzo-signinum
Tesserae: black Crosslets 1st phase: end of 1st cent. BC to mid-1st cent. AD
Lavagne et al. 1976, 217-219
23 France Occitanie Montlaurès Mon1.01 Ciment (rouge)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Birds.Dolphin in corner.
Lafaye 1909, 82 (no. 366); Rolland 1952, 10
24 France Occitanie Narbonne (Narbo Martius)
Nar1.01 Clos de la Lombarde. Maison III
Habitation. Urban
Beneath room 1
Terrazzo-signinum
Tesserae: black (2 x 2 cm)
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 21 cm)
Probably last decades of Republican period or Augustan period (no stratigraphy)
Sabrié et al. 1987, 43-47
Sabrié et al. 1987, fig. 18
25 France Occitanie Narbonne (Narbo Martius)
Nar2.01 Clos de la Lombarde. Maison à Portiques
Habitation. Urban
K Ciment (grisâtre). Terrazzo. Terrazzo signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, red (3 x 3 cm)Inset piecesOpus tessellatum: border
Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally) and inset pieces, diagonal layout (distance: 25 cm)
Last decades of Republican period or early Augustan period (stratigraphy)
Sabrié et al. 1987, 68, 73-74
Sabrié et al. 1987, fig. 31
26 France Occitanie Narbonne (Narbo Martius)
Nar2.02 Clos de la Lombarde. Maison à Portiques
Habitation. Urban
M. Tablinum? Ciment (grisâtre). Terrazzo. Terrazzo signinum (fond blanc)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: rear area of central field
Outer border (on three sides): no motifs. Inner border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (white centre). Central field, front area: grid of lozenges
Last decades of Republican period or early Augustan period (stratigraphy)
Sabrié et al. 1987, 68-69, 73-74
Sabrié et al. 1987, fig. 33
27 France Occitanie Narbonne (Narbo Martius)
Nar2.03 Clos de la Lombarde. Maison à Portiques
Habitation. Urban
A Ciment (grisâtre). Terrazzo signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, redInset piecesOpus tessellatum: border
Field: semis of tesserae and inset pieces, diagonal layout
Last decades of Republican period or early Augustan period (stratigraphy)
Sabrié et al. 1987, 71, 73-74
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
28 France Occitanie Narbonne (Narbo Martius)
Nar2.04 Clos de la Lombarde. Maison à Portiques
Habitation. Urban
Atrium Ciment (grisâtre). Terrazzo signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: border
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Last decades of Republican period or early Augustan period (stratigraphy)
Sabrié et al 1987, 71-74
Sabrié et al. 1987, fig. 35
29 France Occitanie Nîmes (Nemausus)
Nim1.01 Rue Saint-Laurent
Habitation. Urban
1 Opus signinum (fond blanche). Sol bétonné
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 13.4-18 cm)
Probably early 1st cent. AD. Terminus post quem of the Augustan period
Genty et al. 1980, 112-118
Genty et al. 1980, figs. 5-7
30 France Occitanie Nîmes (Nemausus)
Nim2.01 Rue Nationale 60 (“domus à peristyle”)
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum (blanche)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae (grosses): black
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout No earlier than the second third of the 2nd cent. AD
Genty et al. 1980, 118 note 28, 119
31 France Occitanie Nîmes (Nemausus)
Nim3.01 Clinique St-Joseph
Opus signinum (blanche)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae (grosses): black
Semis of tesserae Genty et al. 1980, 118 note 28
32 France Occitanie Nîmes (Nemausus)
Nim4.01 Rue F. Pellontier Pavement M2 Opus signinum (blanche)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black (2.8 x 2.8 cm)
Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC. Augustan period
Genty 1979; Genty et al. 1980, 118 note 28
Genty 1979, figs. 3-4
33 France Occitanie Nîmes (Nemausus)
Nim5.01 Quartier des Bénédictins. Les Villégiales. Domus B
Habitation. Urban
Reception room
Opus signinum (beige). Signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Threshold: cubes in perspective.Field: grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons.
1st cent. AD Balmelle et al. 1999, 628; Vassal 2006, 127 (no. 106); Darde 2000, 37
Balmelle et al. 1999, pl. CCXXV.2; Darde 2000, pp. 36-37
35 France Occitanie Rodez (Segodunum)
Rod1.01 Passage des Maçons, between the rue du Touat and rue des Martyrs de la Résistance
Sanctuary? Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges 1st cent. AD Labrousse 1980, 471
Labrousse 1980, fig. 8
37 France Occitanie Rodez (Segodunum)
Rod1.02 Passage des Maçons, between the rue du Touat and rue des Martyrs de la Résistance
Sanctuary? Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of squares; fill: bichrome crosslets (black centre)
1st cent. AD Labrousse 1980, 471
38 France Occitanie Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (Lugdunum Convenarum)
SBer1.01 South-east of the forum. Domus II
Habitation. Urban
Eastern room Opus signinum
Tesserae: black (3 x 3 cm)
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), diagonal layout (distance: 29.5-30 cm)
Balmelle 1980, 46 (no. 24); Sablayrolles & Beyrie 2006, 343-346; Vassal 2006, 128 (no. 112)
Balmelle 1980, pl. V
39 France Occitanie Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (Lugdunum Convenarum)
SBer2.01 South-east of the forum
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black (3 x 3 cm)Inset pieces (9 x 9 cm)
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally) and inset pieces, diagonal layout
Balmelle 1980, 48 (no. 27); Sablayrolles & Beyrie 2006, 343-346
Balmelle 1980, pl. V
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
40 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Avignon (Avennio)
Avi1.01 35 rue Bonneterie
Terrazzo-signinum (blanche)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: grid of hexagons (honeycomb) Mid-2nd cent. AD
Lavagne 1979, 45-47 (no. 23); Vassal 2006, 121 (no. 72)
FIG. 41; Lavagne 1979, pl. IX
41 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Bonnieux Bon1.01 Domaine de Thorame
Temple Cella Terrazzo-signinum (bistre)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: motif in corners of central panel (dolphins), central panel
Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. AD Lavagne 1979, 152-153 (no. 210); Vassal 2006, 122 (no. 78)
FIG. 42; Lavagne 1979, pls. LIX-LX
42 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Digne (Dinia) Dig1.01 Avenue Sainte-Douceline. West of the cathedral. Musée de Digne
Habitation. Urban
5 Opus signinum
Tesserae: black In front of threshold: male (or female) portrait in profile
1st cent. AD Bérard 1997, 166; Lavagne 2000, 193 (no. 703); Vassal 2006, 123 (no. 83)
FIG. 44; Lavagne 2000, fig. 27; Vassal 2006, p. 57
43 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Grans Gra1.01 Beaumajour Habitation. Villa
A. Triclinium? Béton de tuileau. Terrazzo-signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre), diagonal layout (distance: 20 cm)
1st cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Bellet 1975, 65; Lavagne 2000, 296-297 (no. 878); Vassal 2006, 125 (no. 96)
Lavagne 2000, pl. XCIX
44 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Marseille (Massalia/Massilia)
Mars1.01 Parc des Phocéens. North of the Vieux-Port. Intersection of the rue Sainte-Elisabeth and rue Trigance
Sanctuary. Thesmopho-rion?
Northern room
Béton. Opus signinum. Terrazzo-signinum
Tesserae: black, grey, whiteLarger tesserae/inset pieces: box, mat (semis)Opus tessellatum (three tesserae wide): wreath
Near eastern corner: Inscription in Greek: ΧΑΙΡΕ within box
Last quarter of 3rd cent. BC. Around 200 BC
Gantès 1992, 85; Moliner 1995, 75; Balmelle et al. 1999, 627; L.-F. Gantès in Marseille grecque 1999, 74; Vassal 2006, 126 (no. 103)
Gantès 1992, fig. 7; Molier 1995, fig. 11; Balmelle et al. 1999, pl. CCXXIV.1; L.-F. Gantès in Marseille grecque 1999, p. 75
45 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Marseille (Massalia/Massilia)
Mars2.01 Quartier du Panier. Fouilles de la RHI Bon-Jésus
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces and tesserae: border
Central field/panel: semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, white centre, mainly set diagonally), orthogonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Moliner 1995, 74-75, 77; Vassal 2006, 126 (no. 102)
Moliner 1995, fig. 10
46 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Orange (Arausio)
Ora1.01 Next to the theatre
Nymphaeum In front of natural cave
Terrazzo-signinum (cailloutis blanchâtres)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: central panel
Border: grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons
End of 1st to beginning of 2nd cent. AD
Lavagne 1979, 56-58 (no. 38)
FIG. 45; Lavagne 1979, pls. X-XI
47 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Pélissanne (Pisavis)
Pel1.01 Val-de-Gon or Les Redortières. Musée de Salon
Habitation. Villa
A. Triclinium? Opus signinum. Terrazzo-signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black (3 x 3 cm), whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm). Main field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 20 and 30 cm)
First half of 1st cent. AD
Benoit 1964, 586-587; Lavagne 2000, 300 (no. 892); Vassal 2006, 127 (no. 107)
Benoit 1964, fig. 26; Lavagne 2000, pl. XCIX
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
48 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Marseille (Massalia/Massilia)
Mars3.01 Rue de la République. Dépôt archéologique municipal. Fragment
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, green, red, whiteInset pieces
Area: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout-irregular.On one side: three bands/borders or narrow area with rows of tesserae (alternating black, polychrome, white, polychrome, black, etc.). Second border: rows of tesserae (alternating black, polychrome, white, black-and-white, polychrome, black).Band on other side/first border: grid of lozenges with horizontal lines and bichrome crosslets as fill.Second border/second and third border: rows of tesserae (alternating white, black-and-white, black, polychrome, white, black-and-white, black, poly-chrome, white). Possible central area: inset pieces
50 BC to AD 50 Bizot et al. 2007, 78 Bizot et al. 2007, p. 78
49 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Glanum Gla1.01 Building LVIIb B Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Phase Ic: 123-90 BC
Roth Congès 1992a, 357; Provost et al. 1999, 324-325
50 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Glanum Gla2.01 Maison IV/Maison du Capricorne
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Béton de tuileau. Béton de tuileaux
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, brown, grey, white
Porticoes: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square.Basin rim: foliate scroll with hederae.
Second phase: mid-1st cent. BC to mid-1st cent. AD
Rolland 1946, 66-67, 71; Rolland 1952, 11-13; Provost et al. 1999, 362-364
Rolland 1946, fig. 51; Rolland 1952, fig. 7
51 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Glanum Gla3.01 Maison XII/Maison de Sulla
Habitation. Urban
C. Exedra Béton (cailloux blancs)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, green, redOpus tessellatum: central panelSome of the fillets forming part of the first border are made from triple (or more) rows of tesserae
First border (double and triple fillets): alternating squares and recumbent rectangles; fill: lozenge, wheel, rosette. Second border (double fillets): spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Between second border and central panel, on entrance side: Inscription in Latin: CO.SVLLAE.
Terminus post quem of 90 BC. Terminus ante quem of 32 BC. 50s BC
Rolland 1946, 119-120, Rolland 1952, 6-7, 9-10; Provost et al. 1999, 365-367; Brem 2000, 152; Roth Congès 2007, 214-215
Rolland 1946, figs. 91-92; Rolland 1952, figs. 1, 3; Lavagne 1987, fig. 3 (not from the Maison des Antes as written in the caption)
52 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Glanum Gla3.02 Maison XII/Maison de Sulla
Habitation. Urban
D. Cubiculum Béton de tuileaux. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Bed area: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Terminus post quem of 90 BC. Terminus ante quem 32 BC. 50s BC
Rolland 1946, 120; Rolland 1952, 6-7, 9-10; Provost et al. 1999, 365-367; Roth Congès 2007, 214-215
Rolland 1946, fig. 93; Rolland 1952, figs. 2, 4; Roth Congrès 2007, fig. 13
53 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Glanum Gla4.01 Below the baths. Musée de Glanum
Béton de tuileaux
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Central field: pseudo-shield of lozenges 1st cent. BC Vassal 2006, 125 (no. 95)
54 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Glanum Gla5.01 West of the rue des Thermes. Maison VI/Maison des Antes
Habitation. Urban
Q Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
West: scale pattern (two rows).Border on north, east and west sides: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.
Second half of 1st cent. BC
Rolland 1946, 88; Provost et al. 1999, 357
Lavagne 1987, fig. 1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
55 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Taradeau Tarad1.01 Villa de Saint Martin
Habitation. Villa
Triclinium Terrazzo signinum (cailloux, fragments de terre cuite)
Mixed aggregate?
Tesserae: mainly greenInset pieces
Central part: rectangle subdivided into concentric squares with diagonals and a rectangle; on top: central large semicircle with smaller ones on either side. Resembling ground plan of a building
Second half of 1st cent. AD. Flavian period
Lavagne 2000, 364 (no. 1005); Vassal 2006, 132 (no. 134)
FIG. 47; Lavagne 2000, fig. 61
56 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Tarascon Taras1.01 Pas de Bouquet. Parcelles 219-220
Béton rose de tuileaux. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Augustan period?
Lavagne 1987, 382; Broise, P. 1990, 26-27
Broise, P. 1990, fig. 9
57 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Vaison-la-Romaine (Vasio Vocontiorum)
Vai1.01 West of the cathedral
Habitation. Urban
Sol bétonné, a ciment
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: grid of lozenges with a 90° rotation Salviat 1974, 525 Salviat 1974, figs. 34, 36
58 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Vaison-la-Romaine (Vasio Vocontiorum)
Vai1.02 West of the cathedral
Habitation. Urban
Sol bétonné, a ciment
Field: possible semis of crosslets, orthogonal layout
Salviat 1974, 525 Salviat 1974, fig. 34
59 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Clair-du-Rhône
SCla1.01 Villa Joulia Habitation. Villa
6. Bathroom Terrazzo signinum (tuileau)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black Basin: semis of tesserae.Grid of rectangles; fill: diagonals, circle with four radii, circles and diagonals, cross.
1st cent. BC or 1st cent. AD
Pelletier et al. 1994, 117 (no. 189); Lavagne 2000, 77-78 (no. 536); Vassal 2006, 130 (no. 121)
Pelletier et al. 1994, fig. 77
60 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Paul-Trois-Châtea-ux (Augusta Tricastino-rum)
SPau1.01 Quartier l’Evêché. Rue de la Montée-au-Château. Cave Reynaud. Temple of the Capitoline Triade? One fragment in the Musée de Saint-Paul-Trois-Château
Temple? Cella? Terrazzo-signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 23-24 cm)
1st or 2nd cent. AD?
Lavagne 1979, 95-96 (no. 101)
Lavagne 1979, pl. XXIX.2
61 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Romain-en-Gal (Vienna)
SRomG1.01 Chantier de la Plaine. Maison aux Pierres Dorées. Below eastern portico of the Maison des Dieux Océan (phase 4)
Habitation. Suburban
P. Exedra Ciment (beige rosé). Ciment de tuileau. Opus terrazzo-signinum. Sol de béton
Stone aggregate. Ceramic aggregate (around the tesserae of the semis)
Tesserae: black (3 x 3 cm)Scattered black and white tesseraeInset pieces
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.One black four-tessera square.
Phase 2A: around AD 20
Lancha 1981, 253-254 (no. 390); A. Desbat in La maison des Dieux Océan 1994, 201; D. Tavernier in La maison des Dieux Océan 1994, 103, 114; A. Desbat & O. Leblanc in La maison des Dieux Océan 1994, 76
Lancha 1981, pl. CXLIIIa; La maison des Dieux Océan 1994, fig. 168, photo 54
62 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Romain-le-Puy
SRomP1.01 Chézieu or Chaizieu, la Terre du Convent. Fragments in the Musée de La Diana in Montbrison
Fragment F Béton de tuileau
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: tessera Stern & Blanchard-Lemée 1975, 27-28 (no. 171)
Stern & Blanchard-Lemée 1975, pl. IV
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
63 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Septème Sept1.01 La Prairie Ciment (rouge). Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white (irregular)
Panel A: Border of panel: incomplete inscription in Greek and/or Gaulish: first side: ----ΧΡAΙΡ-Ι--ΙΟ--Ι-; second side: ΕΟ--ΤΑΡ---YΤΑΙΜ--ΟNΒΙΟV; third side: ΑΜΒΙΑ----Panel B: multiple borders/concentric squares with diagonal in corners. Central motif: target created by eight concentric circles and eight radii; snakes, crosslets, fish and protomes of horses (only description) in spandrels
1st cent. BC Pelletier et al. 1994, 143-145 (no. 301); Lavagne 2000, 98-100 (no. 568); Vassal 2006, 132 (no. 133)
FIG. 46; Pelletier et al. 1994, fig. 93; Lavagne 2000, pl. XXIII
Panel A lost
65 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Vienne (Vienna)
Vie1.01 Garden of old hospital
Opus signinum (briques concassées)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets or scattered tesserae
End of 1st cent. BC
Lancha 1981, 23-24 (no. 215); Vassal 2006, 132-133 (no. 136)
66 Greece South Aegean
Delos Del1.01 Between the Sanctuary of Apollon and the Sacred Lake. Agora des Italiens/Porticus Italicorum
Portico complex
18. Niche Ciment. Bruneau 1972: type A (coarse)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Front zone: grid of lozenges 130-120 BC. Very end of 2nd cent. BC
Bruneau 1972, 133 (no. 17); Queyrel 1991, 413-417 (dating of the portico complex); Vassal 2006, 134 (no. 147); Trümper 2008, esp. 155-156
67 Greece South Aegean
Delos Del2.01 Theatre Quarter. Insula II. House II A/Maison du trident. Two fragments
Habitation. Urban
F. Upstairs room
Ciment. Bruneau 1972: type A (coarse)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Meander/swastika-meander/spaced swastika-meander
Late 2nd to early 1st cent. BC
Chamonard 1922-1924, 395; Bruneau 1972, 302 (no. 316); Vassal 2006, 135 (no. 148); Tang 2010, 635-636
Chamonard 1922-1924, fig. 224; Bruneau 1972, fig. 269; Tang 2010, fig. 6
68 Greece South Aegean
Delos Del3.01 Southern zone. North-east of the Bay of Fourni. Maison de Fourni
Association house
AC Ciment. Opus signinum. Bruneau 1972: type B (fine)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout (distance: 12-14 cm)
Late 2nd to early 1st cent. BC
Bruneau 1972, 310 (no. 326); Vassal 2006, 134 (no. 143); Tang 2010, 635-636
Bruneau 1972, figs. 279-280; Vassal 2006, fig. 19; Tang 2010, fig. 7
69 Greece South Aegean
Delos Del3.02 Southern zone. North-east of Fourni Bay. Maison de Fourni
Association house
AH Ciment. Opus signinum. Bruneau 1972: type B (fine)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout.Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout, black tessera at intersections.
Late 2nd to early 1st cent. BC
Bruneau 1972, 310 (nos. 327); Vassal 2006, 134 (no. 144); Tang 2010, 635-636
70 Greece West Greece
Calydon Caly1.01 Acropolis. Central part. Section H. Hellenistic building
4 Mortar Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Dietz et al. 2007, 56; Tang 2010, 636; Dietz 2011, 241, 247-249; B. Tang in Dietz 2011, 243
Dietz et al. 2007, fig. 25; Tang 2010, figs. 9-10; Dietz 2011, figs. 170-172
72 Greece Central Macedo-nia
Mieza Mie1.01 Kamara Naousis. Valavanis field. Eastern House
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
Atrium Opus signinum
Tesserae: white North side: grid of lozenges.East side: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.South side: grid of lozenges.West side: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
2nd cent. BC Allamani 1989; Souri 1989; Allamani & Misaelidou 1992, 208-215; Allamani 1995, 364; Vassal 2006, 135 (no. 152); Papaioannou 2010, 88-89; Tang 2010, 636-637
Allamani & Misaelidou 1992, figs. 3-4; Papaioannou 2010, fig. 27
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
73 Greece Central Macedo-nia
Mieza Mie1.02 Kamara Naousis. Valavanis field. Eastern House
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
East of the atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC Allamani 1989; Souri 1989; Allamani & Misaelidou 1992, 208-215; Allamani 1995, 364; Vassal 2006, 135-136 (no. 153); Papaioannou 2010, 88-89; Tang 2010, 636-637
74 Greece Central Macedo-nia
Mieza Mie1.03 Kamara Naousis. Valavanis field. Eastern House
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
East of the atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Fillets of tesserae 2nd cent. BC Allamani 1989; Souri 1989; Allamani & Misaelidou 1992, 208-215; Allamani 1995, 364; Papaioannou 2010, 88-89; Tang 2010, 636-637
75 Greece Central Macedo-nia
Mieza Mie1.04 Kamara Naousis. Valavanis field. Eastern House
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
South of the atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: dark (green?), white
Field: labyrinth. Central panel: scale pattern; fill: tessera
2nd cent. BC Allamani 1989; Souri 1989; Allamani & Misaelidou 1992, 208-215; Allamani 1995, 364; Vassal 2006, 136 (no. 156); Papaioannou 2010, 88-89; Tang 2010, 636-637
Allamani & Misaelidou 1992, fig. 2; Papaioannou 2010, fig. 28
76 Greece Central Macedo-nia
Mieza Mie1.05 Kamara Naousis. Valavanis field. Eastern House
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
South of the atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Meander 2nd cent. BC Allamani 1989; Souri 1989; Allamani & Misaelidou 1992, 208-215; Allamani 1995, 364; Vassal 2006, 135 (no. 151); Papaioannou 2010, 88-89; Tang 2010, 636-637
77 Greece Central Macedo-nia
Mieza Mie1.06 Kamara Naousis. Valavanis field. Eastern House
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
South of the atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Squares 2nd cent. BC Allamani 1989; Souri 1989; Allamani & Misaelidou 1992, 208-215; Allamani 1995, 364; Papaioannou 2010, 88-89; Tang 2010, 636-637
78 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Taponas Tap1.01 La Commanderie Habitation. Villa
1 Opus signinum. Terrazzo-signinum
Tesserae (double fillets): black
Field: grid of hexagons (honeycomb) Occupation of villa dated 2nd to 4th cent. AD (few finds)
Grenier 1943, 229; Stern & Blanchard-Lemée 1975, 43-44 (no. 191)
Stern & Blanchard-Lemée 1975, pl. XIII
Probably destroyed
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
79 Italy Piedmont Alba (Alba Pompeia)
Alb1.01 Piazza Marconi Habitation. Urban
A Cementizio a base litica. Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre), orthogonal layout
First half of 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Mercando 1996, 148-149; Mercando 1998, 149; Preacco & Da Pieve 2013, 135 note 9
Mercando 1996, fig. 1; Mercando 1998, figs. 110-111
80 Italy Piedmont Alba (Alba Pompeia)
Alb1.02 Piazza Marconi Habitation. Urban
B Cementizio a base litica. Signino
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre), orthogonal layout
First half of 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Mercando 1996, 148-149; Mercando 1998, 149; Preacco & Da Pieve 2013, 135 note 9
Mercando 1996, fig. 1; Mercando 1998, figs. 110-111
81 Italy Piedmont Almese (Almo)
Alm1.01 Milanere. Loc. Grange di Rivera
Habitation. Rural. Villa
5 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Motif(s) not described Augustan period Cantino Wataghin 1986, 202; Mercando 1996, 146
82 Italy Piedmont Asti (Hasta) Ast1.01 Piazza Cagni. Via Gioberti. Casa “della Rovere”
Habitation. Urban
Triclinium? Cocciopesto. Signino (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Frame on south side: three fillets.East zone: Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, mainly set orthogonally) with four-tessera squares in easternmost rows, orthogonal layout.Panel in north-east corner: concentric circles - intersecting semicircles forming ogives and scales.West zone: Band: arches. Broad band: possible circular designs. Two bands: lozenge-shaped inset pieces. Broad band/field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Rectangular panel in north-west corner.
1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Mercando 1996, 150; Zanda 1996; Mercando 1998, 149
FIG. 55; Zanda 1996, tav. LXXXIII
83 Italy Piedmont Costigliole Saluzzo
Cost1.01 Villa Habitation. Rural. Villa
H1. Ante-chamber?
Battuto. Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: grey, whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: border
Semis of bichrome crosslets (grey or white centre).Fillet of tesserae and crosslets.
First half of 1st cent. AD
Mercando 1996, 147 note 12; Preacco & Da Pieve 2013, 134-135
Preacco & Da Pieve 2013, fig. 2
84 Italy Piedmont Industria Ind1.01 Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) Flavian period Mercando 1996, 150
85 Italy Piedmont Industria Ind2.01 Insula II. Domus B
Habitation. Urban
4. Triclinium? Cementizio bianco
Stone aggregate: limestone
Tesserae: black, white
Central field: Front area: grid of squares, orthogonal layout. Panel with two borders: grid of squares, diagonal layout, with horizontal lines making hourglasses; white tessera at intersections
Neronian-Flavian period (dating evidence)
Zanda & Lanza 2007, 95-96
FIG. 56; Zanda & Lanza 2007, tav. XXIII.b
86 Italy Piedmont Libarna Lib1.01 Quartiere dell’Anfiteatro. II isolato. Lotto A
Habitation. Urban
13 Battuto di malta signina
Tesserae: black, white
Crosslets Augustan period Finocchi 1996, 173-175, 204
87 Italy Piedmont Libarna Lib2.01 Quartiere dell’Anfiteatro. II isolato. Lotto D
Habitation. Urban
20 Battuto di calce e ghiaia
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Finocchi 1996, 188, 190
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
88 Italy Piedmont Libarna Lib3.01 Via del Teatro. III isolato
Habitation? Bath?
Eastern part Signino Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: band
Semis of bichrome crosslets (alternating black and white centre), diagonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC
Finocchi 1996, 199, 201
Finocchi 1996, fig. 87
89 Italy Piedmont Libarna Lib3.02 Via del Teatro. III isolato
Habitation? Bath?
Easternmost room
Signino Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: band
Semis of bichrome crosslets (alternating black and white centre), diagonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC
Finocchi 1996, 199, 201
Finocchi 1996, figs. 87, 92
90 Italy Piedmont Novara (Novaria)
Nov1.01 Via Dolores Bello Fondo nero Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Tiberian period? Scafile 1987, 28-30; Mercando 1996, 148 and note 20; Mercando 1998, 151
Scafile 1987, p. 28; Mercando 1998, fig. 113
The floor is referred to as a mosaic, but judging from the photographs, it appears to be a mortar floor
91 Italy Piedmont Pollenzo (Pollentia)
Pol1.01 Via Amadeo di Savoia-Cascina Albertina
Habitation. Urban
3. Reception room
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: dark colour, white
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill: tessera
End of 1st cent. BC to mid-1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
Preacco 2006, 80-81; Preacco 2009, 259; Preacco & Da Pieve 2013, 135 note 11
Preacco 2006, fig. 5
92 Italy Piedmont Tortona (Dertona)
Tort1.01 Piazza delle Erbe Signino Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) Mercando 1996, 150
93 Italy Piedmont Turin (Augusta Taurinorum)
Tur1.01 Isolato di Santo Stefano. Near Porta Palatina
Battuto in signino. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons
End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Filippi 1983; Mercando 1996, 148 and note 21, 154; Mercando 1998, 151
Filippi 1983, tav. LVIII
94 Italy Piedmont Vercelli (Vercellae)
Verc1.01 Brüt Fond, Church of S. Stefano
Habitation. Urban
A. Triclinium Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signino (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border of panelOpus sectile: panel
Field: grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with larger squares in the interspaces; fill in small squares: poised square with tessera; fill in rectangles: lozenge with bichrome crosslet (white centre); fill in large squares: circle or concave poised square with bichrome crosslet (black centre). Crosslets are somewhat irregular, with both Greek crosses and quincunx
Augustan period (finds). Probably 1st cent. AD
Spagnolo Garzoli 1988; Mercando 1996, 149-150; George 1997, 61-62; Mercando 1998, 150-151; Slavazzi 1998a, 4; Vassal 2006, 180 (no. 390)
FIG. 57; Spagnolo Garzoli 1988, tav. CI,b; Mercando 1996, figs. 2-3; George 1997, fig. 56; Mercando 1998, fig. 112
95 Italy Piedmont Vercelli (Vercellae)
Verc1.02 Brüt Fond, Church of S. Stefano
Habitation. Urban
F Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: blackish blue
Fillet Augustan period (finds). Probably 1st cent. AD
Spagnolo Garzoli 1988, 247; Mercando 1996, 149-150; George 1997, 61-62; Mercando 1998, 150-151; Slavazzi 1998a, 4
George 1997, fig. 56
96 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos1.01 Insula 12. East of the Criptoportico. Cattedrale
Cathedral B Cementizio Tesserae: black Central panel: square - circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil; fill between petals and in corners of square: circles; fill between petals: crosslets
End of 4th to beginning of 5th cent. AD, i.e. contemporary with the construction of the cathedral
Perinetti 2001; Framarin 2004, 4; Mollo 2004, 13-14
Perinetti 2001, fig. 5
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
97 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos1.02 Insula 12. East of the Criptoportico. Cattedrale
House church. Later cathedral
C Cementizio Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 3rd to 4th cent. AD
Perinetti 2001 Perinetti 2001, fig. 6
98 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos1.03 Insula 12. East of the Criptoportico. Cattedrale
House church. Later cathedral
D Cementizio Tesserae: black Frames.Palm leaf.
3rd to 4th cent. AD
Perinetti 2001 Perinetti 2001, fig. 7
Some of the motifs might be an addition or restoration
99 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos1.04 Insula 12. East of the Criptoportico. Cattedrale
House church. Later cathedral
Next to room C
Semis of crosslets 3rd to 4th cent. AD
Framarin 2004, 4
100 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos2.01 Insula 33. Via Trottechien. Domus dei Mosaici
Habitation. Urban
A Cementizio in pietrisco. Cocciopesto di pietrisco. Opus signi-num
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border, central field, front area
Field, off-centre: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Built mid-1st cent. AD
Mollo Mezzena 1981, 92-93; Mollo Mezzena 1982, 257; George 1997, 38-39; Mollo 2004, 15-17
Mollo Mezzena 1981, fig. 33; Mollo Mezzena 1982, fig. 43; Mollo 2004, figs. 7, 10
101 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos2.02 Insula 33. Via Trottechien. Domus dei Mosaici
Habitation. Urban
C Cementizio Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Built mid-1st cent. AD
Mollo Mezzena 1981, 92-93; Mollo 2004, 15-17
Mollo 2004, fig. 7
102 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos3.01 Insula 34 Habitation. Urban
Cementizio Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae Imperial period Mollo 2004, 13 and note 32
103 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos4.01 Insula 46 Habitation. Urban
Entrance room
Cementizio. Malta bian-castra unita a ghiaia centri-metrica nera-stra e a fram-menti fittili di color rosso scuro
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRectangular and irregular tesserae
Central part: In front of semis: Inscription in Latin: FELIX FECIT. Central part: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre and Greek cross, white centre), orthogonal layout
4th cent. AD Framarin 2004 FIGS. 58-59; Framarin 2004, figs. 1-4
104 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos5.01 Insula 57 Habitation. Urban
Cementizio Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae Imperial period Mollo 2004, 13 and note 33
105 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos6.01 Regione Consolata
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
6. Triclinium Cementizio. Opus signinum. Signino a fondo chiaro
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: greyish, rose-coloured, white
Antechamber: semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, rose-coloured or greyish centre), diagonal layout.Dividing band: row of hexagons and lozenges/triangles; fill: crosslet (Greek cross).Dining area: Couch area: fillet. Central panel: circle.
20s BC (building technique as dating criterion)
Mollo Mezzena 1981, 122-124; Mollo Mezzena 1982, 283-291; Framarin 2004, 4; Mollo 2004
FIG. 60; Mollo Mezzena 1981, fig. 68; Mollo 2004, figs. 2, 3a-3c
106 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos6.02 Regione Consolata
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
8. Cubiculum Cementizio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: dark colour, white
Border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a crosslet. Central panel: square - circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil (bichrome crosslet as centre); fill: crosslets.Bed areas: no motifs.
20s BC (building technique as dating criterion)
Mollo Mezzena 1981, 122-124; Mollo Mezzena 1982, 283-291; Framarin 2004, 4; Mollo 2004
FIGS. 60-61; Mollo Mezzena 1981, figs. 68, 70; Mollo Mezzena 1982, fig. 74; Mollo 2004, figs. 2, 4a, 4c
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
107 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos6.03 Regione Consolata
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
9. Corridor Cementizio Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
20s BC (building technique as dating criterion)
Mollo Mezzena 1981, 122-124; Mollo Mezzena 1982, 283-291; Framarin 2004, 4; Mollo 2004, 12
FIG. 60; Mollo Mezzena 1981, fig. 68; Mollo 2004, fig. 2
108 Italy The Aosta Valley
Aosta (Augusta Praetoria Salassorum)
Aos6.04 Regione Consolata
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
13. Cubiculum
Cementizio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Antechamber: scale pattern.Central part: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a crosslet. Central rectangular panel: row of upright lozenges; fill: crosslets.Bed area: no motifs.
20s BC (building technique as dating criterion)
Mollo Mezzena 1981, 122-124; Mollo Mezzena 1982, 283-291; Framarin 2004, 4; Mollo 2004
FIGS. 60, 62; Mollo Mezzena 1981, fig. 68 (plan); Mollo 2004, figs. 2, 4b
109 Italy Lombardy Bergamo (Bergamum)
Ber1.01 Città Alta. Via Reginaldo Giuliani
US 105 Opus signinum
Tesserae: black Frame: two fillets of tesserae Fortunati Zuccàla et al. 1987, 98-100; Fortunati Zuccàla et al. 2001, 318 note 12
Fortunati Zuccàla et al. 1987, fig. 91
110 Italy Lombardy Breno Bre1.01 Valle Camonica. Località Spinera. Sanctuary of Minerva
Sanctuary 2. North of the main cella. Cella
Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae (tesseroni): blackOpus tessellatum: border
Main field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 27 cm and 56 cm)
Flavian period Rossi, F. 1988-1989; Rossi, F. 1990, 91; Morandini & Slavazzi 2010
FIG. 63; Rossi, F. 1988-1989, fig. 2; Rossi, F. 1990, fig. 1; Morandini & Slavazzi 2010, fig. 2
111 Italy Lombardy Breno Bre1.02 Valle Camonica. Località Spinera. Sanctuary of Minerva
Sanctuary 5. South of the main cella. Cella
Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae (tesseroni): blackOpus tessellatum: inner borderPainted bands in red and yellow: outer border
Main field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 21 cm)
Flavian period Rossi, F. 1988-1989; Rossi, F. 1990, 91; Morandini & Slavazzi 2010; Guidobaldi, F. & Sposito 2013, 324
FIGS. 63-64; Rossi, F. 1988-1989, figs. 62-63; Rossi, F. 1990, fig. 1; Morandini & Slavazzi 2010, figs. 2, 5-6; Guidobaldi, F. & Sposito 2013, fig. 21
112 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc1.01 Monastero di Santa Giulia. Domus C1
Habitation. Urban
20. Portico Cementizio. Malta biancastra
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Semis of tesserae (distance: 18 cm) Imperial period Baggio & Toso 2004, 123; Slavazzi 2005, 271
Slavazzi 2005, fig. 95
113 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc2.01 Monastero di Santa Giulia. Zona D
Habitation. Urban
59 Cementizio. Malta bianca fine
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Unidentifiable Imperial period Slavazzi 2005, 271 One tessera in situ
114 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc3.01 Monastero di Santa Giulia. Zona E (Domus del Ninfeo)
Habitation. Urban
77/H Cementizio. Malta bianca
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black (3 x 3 cm)
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 12 cm)
Imperial period George 1997, 43-44; Slavazzi 2005, 271-272
115 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc4.01 Piazza Duomo. Angolo Via Trieste 8
Battuto in graniglia a fondo beige chiaro
Stone aggregate
Tesserae (tesseroni): black
Semis of tesserae Early Augustan period
Carta Brescia 1996, 124-125, scheda 189; Rossi, F. 2005, 17-18 (no. 4)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
116 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc5.01 Via Trieste 17. Collegio Arici
Habitation. Urban
Portico Malta e scaglie di calcare bianco. Opus signinum
Stone aggregate: limestone
Tesserae: black (ca. 2 x 2 cm)Opus tessellatum: band
Main field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Late Republican period. Augustan period. First half of 1st cent. AD
Mirabella Roberti 1975, 10-11; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980; Donderer 1986, 106; Carta Brescia 1996, 183-184, scheda 579; George 1997, 46; Slavazzi 2001, esp. 201-203; Rossi, F. 2005, 19-21 (no. 10); Vassal 2006, 142 (no. 189); Guidobaldi, F. & Sposito 2013, 324
FIG. 65; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980, fig. 6 (general plan); George 1997, fig. 22; Slavazzi 2001, figs. 2-3; Guidobaldi, F. & Sposito 2013, fig. 20
117 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc5.02 Via Trieste 17. Collegio Arici
Habitation. Urban
C1 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Republican period. Augustan period. First half of 1st cent. AD
Mirabella Roberti 1975, 10-11; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980; Donderer 1986, 106; Carta Brescia 1996, 183-184, scheda 579; George 1997, 46; Slavazzi 2001, esp. 201-203; Rossi, F. 2005, 19-21 (no. 10); Vassal 2006, 142 (no. 188)
FIG. 65; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980, fig. 6 (general plan); George 1997, fig. 22; Slavazzi 2001, figs. 2, 4
118 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc5.03 Via Trieste 17. Collegio Arici
Habitation. Urban
C2. Antechamber
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Republican period. Augustan period. First half of 1st cent. AD
Mirabella Roberti 1975, 10-11; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980; Donderer 1986, 106; Carta Brescia 1996, 183-184, scheda 579; George 1997, 46; Slavazzi 2001, esp. 201-203; Rossi, F. 2005, 19-21 (no. 10); Vassal 2006, 143 (no. 191)
FIG. 65; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980, fig. 6 (general plan); George 1997, fig. 22; Slavazzi 2001, figs. 2, 7
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
119 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc5.04 Via Trieste 17. Collegio Arici
Habitation. Urban
D Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Republican period. Augustan period. First half of 1st cent. AD
Mirabella Roberti 1975, 10-11; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980; Donderer 1986, 106; Carta Brescia 1996, 183-184, scheda 579; George 1997, 46; Slavazzi 2001, esp. 201-203; Rossi, F. 2005, 19-21 (no. 10); Vassal 2006, 143 (no. 192)
FIG. 65; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980, fig. 6 (general plan); Donderer 1986, Taf. 34.3?; George 1997, fig. 22; Slavazzi 2001, figs. 2, 5
120 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc5.05 Via Trieste 17. Collegio Arici
Habitation. Urban
E Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Republican period. Augustan period. First half of 1st cent. AD
Mirabella Roberti 1975, 10-11; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980; Donderer 1986, 106; Carta Brescia 1996, 183-184, scheda 579; George 1997, 46; Slavazzi 2001, esp. 201-203; Rossi, F. 2005, 19-21 (no. 10)
FIG. 65; Mirabella Roberti 1979-1980, fig. 6 (general plan); Donderer 1986, Taf. 34.3?; George 1997, fig. 22; Slavazzi 2001, fig. 2
121 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc6.01 Via Gambara 6. Pia Casa d’Industria
Habitation. Urban
Battuto di cocciopesto. Cocciopesto
Semis of tesserae First phase? Carta Brescia 1996, 131, scheda 226; Rossi, F. 2005, 22-23 (no. 13)
Rossi, F. 2005, fig. 17
122 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc7.01 Vicolo Settentrionale 15
Habitation. Urban
Battuto di graniglia bianca
Stone aggregate
Tesserae (tesseroni): black
Semis of tesserae First phase: late Republican period
Carta Brescia 1996, 177, scheda 539; Rossi, F. 2005, 23 (no. 15)
123 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc8.01 Piazza Tebaldo Brusato
Battuto di cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Carta Brescia 1996, 90, scheda 59; Slavazzi 2001, 203; Rossi, F. 2005, 26 (no. 19)
Rossi, F. 2005, figs. 24-25
124 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc8.02 Piazza Tebaldo Brusato
Battuto di cocciopesto. Graniglia
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Carta Brescia 1996, 90, scheda 59; Rossi, F. 2005, 26 (no. 19)
Rossi, F. 2005, figs. 24-25
125 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc9.01 Via Alberto Mario
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae Carta Brescia 1996, 142, scheda 292; Rossi, F. 2005, 27 (no. 21)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
126 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc10.01 Via S. Rocchino, intersection with Via Grazioli
Habitation. Villa. Suburban
G. Lower level
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges First half of 1st cent. AD
Donderer 1986, 109 (no. 29); Carta Brescia 1996, 173, scheda 522; George 1997, 45-46; Brescia 1998, 57; De Franceschini 1998, 97-98; Slavazzi 2001, 203; Rossi, F. 2005, 31-32 (no. 32)
Brescia 1998, p. 59; Rossi, F. 2005, fig. 37
127 Italy Lombardy Brescia (Brixia)
Bresc10.02 Via S. Rocchino, intersection with Via Grazioli
Habitation. Villa. Suburban
C-F Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panelTiles: central panel
Field: grid of lozenges First half of 1st cent. AD
Donderer 1986, 109 (no. 30); Carta Brescia 1996, 173, scheda 522; George 1997, 45-46; Brescia 1998, 57; De Franceschini 1998, 97-98; Slavazzi 2001; Rossi, F. 2005, 31-32 (no. 32)
Brescia 1998, p. 59; Rossi, F. 2005, fig. 37
Originally a single room
128 Italy Lombardy Calvatone (Bedriacum)
Cal1.01 Località Costa di Sant’Andrea. Southern area. Domus dei Signini
Habitation. Urban
North of the courtyard. Floor A
Battuto. Battuto biano (extension). Cocciopesto (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate. Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black/blue, white
Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.
First phase: Augustan period
Mirabella Roberti 1972, 111-112; Slavazzi 1996, 118-120; Slavazzi 1998a, 1-3; Slavazzi 1998b, 263, 270 (no. 12a-b); Grassi 2001, 416; Vassal 2006, 139-140 (no. 174).
Slavazzi 1996, figs. 3-4; Slavazzi 1998b, figs. 11.d, 11.e
129 Italy Lombardy Calvatone (Bedriacum)
Cal1.02 Località Costa di Sant’Andrea. Southern area. Domus dei Signini
Habitation. Urban
North of the courtyard. Floor C. Triclinium?
Battuto (rosato). Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black/blue, whiteRed paint
Threshold: parallel lines aligned with the semicircles of the first border.First border of field: semicircles. Second border of field: interlaced zigzags forming lozenges and triangles; fill: tessera. Central field, tripartite: Side panels: grid of lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre). Central panel: First circular border: alternating horizontal rounded ovals and tridents; fill present in some ovals: bichrome crosslet. Second circular border: wolf’s tooth pattern. Circular central field/third circular border: semicircles. Central panel: concentric circles - central motif lost; dolphin in spandrel.
First phase: Augustan period
Mirabella Roberti 1972, 111-112; Slavazzi 1996, 121-123; Slavazzi 1998a, 1-3; Slavazzi 1998b, 263-264, 270 (no. 10); Grassi 2001, 416; Vassal 2006, 140 (no. 176)
FIGS. 66-68; Slavazzi 1996, figs. 2, 6-8; Slavazzi 1998a, fig. 2; Slavazzi 1998b, figs. 8, 11.c; Grassi 2001, fig. 5; Vassal 2006, fig. 4
130 Italy Lombardy Calvatone (Bedriacum)
Cal1.03 Località Costa di Sant’Andrea. Southern area. Domus dei Signini
Habitation. Urban
South of the courtyard
Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges; fill: crosslet
First phase: Augustan period
Mirabella Roberti 1972, 111-112; Slavazzi 1998a, 1-3; Slavazzi 1998b, 263, 270 (no. 14); Grassi 2001, 416
Slavazzi 1998b, fig. 7; Grassi 2001, fig. 4
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
131 Italy Lombardy Calvatone (Bedriacum)
Cal1.04 Località Costa di Sant’Andrea. Southern area. Domus dei Signini
Habitation. Urban
South of the courtyard
Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons
First phase: Augustan period
Mirabella Roberti 1972, 111-112; Slavazzi 1998a, 1-3; Slavazzi 1998b, 263, 270 (no. 13); Grassi 2001, 416
Slavazzi 1998b, fig. 6
132 Italy Lombardy Calvatone (Bedriacum)
Cal1.05 Località Costa di Sant’Andrea. Southern area. Domus dei Signini
Habitation. Urban
Southern zone. Triclinium
Cocciopesto (scaglie laterizie)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black/grey, whiteRectangular tesserae: thresholdInset pieces (polychrome): antechamberOpus tessellatum: band
Dining area: Central field: semis of tesserae, diagonal-irregular layout. U-shaped couch area: no motifs.
First phase: Augustan period
Mirabella Roberti 1972, 111-112; Slavazzi 1998a, 1-3; Slavazzi 1998b, 263, 270 (no. 15); Grassi 2001, 416; Vassal 2006, 140 (no. 177)
FIG. 69; Slavazzi 1998a, figs. 3-4
133 Italy Lombardy Calvatone (Bedriacum)
Cal2.01 Località Costa di Sant’Andrea. Northern area. Domus del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban
Eastern (pavement es 8806). Triclinium
Cementizio a base marmorea. Cocciopesto
Marble aggregate
Tesserae (tesseroni): black/blue (ca. 2.5 x 2.5 cmOpus tessellatum: panel (labyrinth with dying Minotaur)
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: ca. 15 cm)
Second quarter of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
Mirabella Roberti 1972, 106-108; Slavazzi 1998a, 3-6; Slavazzi 1998b, 263, 270 (no. 1); Grassi 2001, 417; Slavazzi 2008, 2-3, 5-7; Bacchetta 2009, 182; Slavazzi 2010, 87-89
FIG. 70; Slavazzi 1998a, fig. 5; Slavazzi 2010, figs. 1-3
134 Italy Lombardy Calvatone (Bedriacum)
Cal2.02 Località Costa di Sant’Andrea. Northern area. Domus del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban
Western (pavement es 8804). Cubiculum
Cementizio a base marmorea. Cocciopesto
Marble aggregate
Tesserae (tesseroni): blackMarble tile at centre (lost)
Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 15-17 cm)
Second quarter of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
Mirabella Roberti 1972, 106-108; Slavazzi 1998a, 3-6; Slavazzi 1998, 263, 270 (no. 3); Grassi 2001, 417; Vassal 2006, 140 (no. 178); Slavazzi 2008, 2, 5-7; Bacchetta 2009, 182; Slavazzi 2010, 87-89
FIG. 70; Slavazzi 1998a, fig. 5
135 Italy Lombardy Calvatone (Bedriacum)
Cal2.03 Località Costa di Sant’Andrea. Northern area. Domus del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban
Eastern (pavement es 8805). Cubiculum
Cementizio a base marmorea. Cocciopesto
Marble aggregate
Tesserae (tesseroni): black/blue (2.5-3 cm) Marble tile at centre
Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: ca. 15 cm)
Second quarter of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
Mirabella Roberti 1972, 106-108; Slavazzi 1998a, 3-6; Slavazzi 1998b, 263, 270 (no. 4); Grassi 2001, 417; Vassal 2006, 140-141 (no. 179); Slavazzi 2008, 1-2, 5-7; Bacchetta 2009, 182; Slavazzi 2010, 87-89
FIG. 70; Slavazzi 1998a, fig. 5; Bacchetta 2009, fig. 6
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
136 Italy Lombardy Casteggio (Clastidium)
Cast1.01 Via Torino. Casa Fumonte. One fragment in the Collezione Giulietti
Habitation. Urban
Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) End of 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Slavazzi 1998b, 260, 268 (no. 1); Slavazzi 1999, 96, 98, 102 (Casteggio no. 1)
A fragment in the Musei Civici in Pavia might derive from the same floor (Slavazzi 1999, 106, pl. XXI fig. 6)
137 Italy Lombardy Castelletto di Branduzzo
CastB1.01 Cascina Bronzina Habitation. Rural. Villa rustica
Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets End of 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Slavazzi 1998b, 260, 268 (no. 1); Slavazzi 1999, 98, 104 (Castelletto di Branduzzo no. 1a)
138 Italy Lombardy Cavriana Cav1.01 Località S. Cassiano
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae Built end of 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Piccoli 1975, 279; De Franceschini 1998, 128-129
139 Italy Lombardy Cremona Cre1.01 Via Cadolini Habitation. Urban
D. Lower level. Corridor
Battuto. Battuto bianco. Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae Late Republican to early Imperial period (no dating evidence).
Frova 1957, 330-331; Donderer 1986, 128 (no. 1); George 1997, 48; Slavazzi 1998b, 261, 269 (no. 1); M. Volonté in Passi Pitcher 2003, 177-178
141 Italy Lombardy Cremona Cre2.01 Piazza Roma 7? Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Donderer 1986, 132 (no. 10); Slavazzi 1998b, 261, 269 (no. 5).
Donderer 1986, Taf. 45; Slavazzi 1998b, fig. 11.b
142 Italy Lombardy Cremona Cre3.01 Piazza Marconi. Fragment
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges House built around mid-1st cent. BC, destroyed AD 69
Passi Pitcher & Mariani 2007, 343; Slavazzi & Volonté 2013, 8-9
Passi Pitcher & Mariani 2007, fig. 19c; Slavazzi & Volonté 2013, fig. 6
143 Italy Lombardy Milan (Mediolanum)
Mil1.01 Via Circo Battuto Tesserae: black?
Semis of tesserae 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD (no stratigraphy)
David 1996, 72-73 (no. 16)
David 1996, figs. 73-74
144 Italy Lombardy Milan (Mediolanum)
Mil2.01 Via Cesare Correnti
Habitation. Suburban villa
Triclinium? Cementizio Mixed stone aggregate: limestone, marble
Tesserae: black, whiteScattered tesserae and fragmentsInset piecesTile
Bichrome crosslets arranged on a circular line (Greek cross, white centre) framing circular tile.Fillet of alternating black and white tesserae framing circular tile.
Julio-Claudian period
Ceresa Mori 2004, 54-56; Slavazzi 2004, 64; Slavazzi 2010, 89-90
FIG. 71; Slavazzi 2004, 64; Slavazzi 2010, fig. 6
145 Italy Lombardy Milan (Mediolanum)
Mil3.01 Via Morigi 2A. Exhibited at entrance to the Via Morigi 2/A
Battuto bianco
Mixed stone aggregate: limestone, marble
Tesserae: black (2-2.5 cm)Inset piecesOpus tessellatum: border
Border: fillet of tesserae. Main field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally) and inset pieces, diagonal layout
1st cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
David 1996, 117-118 (no. 65)
David 1996, figs. 210, 212-214, 331
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
146 Italy Lombardy Milan (Mediolanum)
Mil4.01 Via Calderón de la Barca. Civiche Raccolte Archeologiche. Three fragments
Habitation. Suburban villa
Triclinium Battuto rosso Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae (also rectangular): black, white Inset pieces
Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre) and rectangular tessera (set diagonally) in each corner. Panel, slightly off-centre: concentric squares - pseudo-shield of lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre) and black tessera in outmost lozenges; spandrel with lozenge-shaped tile as centre and rectangular tesserae as ‘rays’
1st cent. BC (stylistic criteria)
David 1996, 34, 68-70 (nos. 13a-13c)
FIGS. 72-73; David 1996, figs. 59-65
147 Italy Lombardy Pavia (Ticinum)
Pav1.01 Cortile del Broletto. Four fragments in the Musei Civici
Battuto di scaglie di calcare bianco
Stone aggregate: limestone
Tesserae: blackInset pieces
Fillet of tesserae.Field: scattered tesserae, irregular inset pieces in marble and green porphyry.
Augustan to Julio-Claudian period
Slavazzi 1999, 94, 101 (Pavia no. 10a)
Slavazzi 1999, pl. XX fig. 2
148 Italy Lombardy Rovescala Rov1.01 Località Luzzano Habitation. Rural. Villa
Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Roman period Slavazzi 1998b, 260, 268 (no. 1); Slavazzi 1999, 96, 98, 105 (Rovescala no. 1a)
Slavazzi 1998b, figs. 1, 11.a; Slavazzi 1999, pl. XXI fig. 8
149 Italy Veneto Adria (Hatria) Adri1.01 Ospedale Civile. Padiglione di Ostetricia. Fragment of central field in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio in cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
First border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Second border: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout. Third border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Bichrome fillets. Central field: scale pattern; fill: four-tessera square
1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Donderer 1986, 11-12 (no. 1); Vallicelli 1996-1997, 194-196; Robino 2009, 42
De Bon 1939, 44; Vallicelli 1996-1997, fig. 1; Robino 2009, fig. 2 (the drawing does not correspond to the photograph)
Discovered for the first time in 1790 (drawing) and again in 1936 (photograph). Covered by mosaic around the mid-1st cent. AD
150 Italy Veneto Adria (Hatria) Adri2.01 Retratto Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre, white centre). Central panel: rectangle - lozenge with swastika-meander
1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Vallicelli 1996-1997, 196
Lost
151 Italy Veneto Altino (Altinum)
Alt1.01 Tenuta G. De Reali
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a crosslet (white). Main field: rectangle - lozenge with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares; crosslets of four white tesserae in corners
1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Ghislanzoni 1930, 462-463; Donderer 1986, 12 (no. 1); Tombolani 1987a, 332; Tombolani 1987b, 93
Ghislanzoni 1930, fig. 2; Tombolani 1987b, fig. 70
152 Italy Veneto Altino (Altinum)
Alt2.01 Località «Morerata dei Portoni»
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a crosslet. Main field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout, black tessera at intersections; fill: tessera
Augustan period (no dating evidence)
Fogolari 1956, 49-50; Donderer 1986, 17 (no. 14); Tombolani 1987a, 332-334; Tirelli 2001, 483
Fogolari 1956, fig. 1; Tombolani 1987a, p. 333; Tirelli 2001, fig. 3
153 Italy Veneto Altino (Altinum)
Alt3.01 North-eastern zone, east of the museum. Below domus
Signino Border: meander End of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Tombolani 1987a, 334
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
154 Italy Veneto Altino (Altinum)
Alt4.01 Ca’ Bianca. Museo Archeologico
Habitation. Suburban
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces (semis): field
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a crosslet. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black or white centre) and inset pieces, orthogonal layout
Early Augustan period (no dating evidence)
Tombolani 1987a, 336; Tombolani 1987b, 76, 92
Tombolani 1987b, fig. 70
155 Italy Veneto Bassano del Grappa
Bas1.01 Località S. Eusebio La Corte-Angarano
Habitation. Rural. Villa?
1 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares. Main field, tripartite: Side panels: grid of lozenges. Central panel: intersecting circles making quatrefoils and concave poised squares
1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
De Franceschini 1998, 230-232
De Franceschini 1998, fig. 50
156 Italy Veneto Bassano del Grappa
Bas1.02 Località S. Eusebio La Corte-Angarano
Habitation. Rural. Villa?
2 Cocciopesto Tesserae: blackInset pieces (hexagonal): northern part of floor
Border: double meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
De Franceschini 1998, 230-232
157 Italy Veneto Bassano del Grappa
Bas1.03 Località S. Eusebio La Corte-Angarano
Habitation. Rural. Villa?
4 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Unknown 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
De Franceschini 1998, 230-232
158 Italy Veneto Bassano del Grappa
Bas1.04 Località S. Eusebio La Corte-Angarano
Habitation. Rural. Villa?
6 Cocciopesto Tesserae: blackInset piece (hexagonal)
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares
1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
De Franceschini 1998, 230-232
De Franceschini 1998, fig. 50
159 Italy Veneto Bassano del Grappa
Bas1.05 Località S. Eusebio La Corte-Angarano
Habitation. Rural. Villa?
7 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Unknown 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
De Franceschini 1998, 230-232
160 Italy Veneto Concordia Sagittaria (Concordia Julia)
Con1.01 Via dei Pozzi Romani. Domus dei Signini
Habitation. Urban
E (US 15). Triclinium?
Battuto a fondo bianco. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
Late Republican to early Augustan period (no dating evidence)
Croce Da Villa 1985, 39; George 1997, 48; Croce Da Villa 2001, 176-177; Vassal 2006, 146 (no. 210); Bonetto 2009, 241
Croce Da Villa 1985, fig. 1; George 1997, fig. 26
161 Italy Veneto Concordia Sagittaria (Concordia Julia)
Con2.01 North of the church Madonna della Tavella and behind the cemetery
Habitation. Urban
Triclinium? Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Semis of white crosslets Late Republican to Augustan period (no dating evidence)
Croce Da Villa 2001, 182-183
162 Italy Veneto Este (Ateste) Est1.01 Via Pilastro 15. Brolo Capodaglio. Museo Nazionale Atestino
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Grid of lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre)
Augustan period (no dating evidence)
Blake 1930, 29; Donderer 1986, 146-147 (no. 22); Rinaldi 2007b, 504 (no. 31)
Blake 1930, pl. 11.2; Donderer 1986, Taf. 48.3; Rinaldi 2007b, tav. 518.1
163 Italy Veneto Este (Ateste) Est2.01 Contrada Beata Vergine della Salu-te 33. Museo Na-zionale Atestino
Terrazzo Tesserae: blackInset pieces
Border: meander. Main field: Inscription in Latin: …CLX…
First half of 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Donderer 1986, 150 (no. 27)
164 Italy Veneto Este (Ateste) Est3.02 Ospedale Civile Habitation. Urban
B Opus signinum. Signino. Signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Built immediately after 31 BC
Baggio Bernardoni 1987, 230; Tosi 1992, 381; George 1997, 49-50
Baggio Bernar-doni 1987, p. 231; Tosi 1992, figs. 298-299; George 1997, fig. 31
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
165 Italy Veneto Este (Ateste) Est4.01 Ospedale Civile Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Beginning of 1st cent. BC to 30 BC (stratigraphy)
Lelli 1998, 16 Lelli 1998, fig. 7
166 Italy Veneto Este (Ateste) Est5.01 Via Salute «all’Olmo». Domus dei Signini. Below mortar floor
Habitation. Urban
i Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Mid-1st cent. BC at the latest (no dating evidence)
Tosi 1992, 394; Rinaldi 2007b, 294; Bonetto 2009, 110; Rinaldi 2009, 14
Rinaldi 2009, fig. 2
167 Italy Veneto Este (Ateste) Est6.01 Serraglio Albrizzi Habitation. Urban
19. Lower level. Corridor?
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (white centre)
Second half of 1st cent BC. Augustan period (no dating evidence).
Donderer 1986, 137 (no. 1); Tosi 1992, 378-379; George 1997, 48-49; De Franceschini 1998, 557-558
Donderer 1986, Taf. 46.7; Tosi 1992, fig. 286, tav. I; De Franceschini 1998, fig. 170
168 Italy Veneto Noventa di Piave
NovP1.01 Località S. Mauro. Near the church
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Border: meander. Main field: grid of lozenges 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
De Franceschini 1998, 302
169 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode1.01 South-west of the forum. Via Mazzini
Habitation. Urban
16. Triclinium Battuto a fondo bianco. Cementizio. Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackInset piecesOpus tessellatum: framing band, dividing band, central panel
Antechamber: bipartite scale pattern, each half with inset piece.Dining area: Field: grid of lozenges. Central panel: lozenge in opus tessellatum.
Augustan period Tirelli 1987a, 180-183, 186; Tirelli 1987b, 369-373; George 1997, 53; Vassal 2006, 164 (no. 307); Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 116
FIGS. 74-75; Tirelli 1987a, figs. 3, 12-14; Tirelli 1987b, p. 370, p. 372; George 1997, fig. 38
170 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode1.02 South-west of the forum. Via Mazzini
Habitation. Urban
18. Triclinium Battuto a fondo bianco. Cementizio. Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: zigzag pattern; fill: bichrome crosslet (white centre). North-west field: grid of lozenges. Fragment from the south-east field
Augustan period Tirelli 1987a, 180-183, 186; Tirelli 1987b, 369-373; George 1997, 53; Vassal 2006, 164-165 (no. 308); Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 116
FIG. 74; Tirelli 1987a, figs. 3, 15; Tirelli 1987b, p. 370; George 1997, fig. 38
South-east part destroyed
171 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode1.03 South-west of the forum. Via Mazzini
Habitation. Urban
23. Triclinium Battuto bianco. Cementizio. Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces (semis): south-east fieldOpus tessellatum: borders, dividing band, central panel in dining area (lozenge)
Antechamber: semis of inset pieces.Dining area: Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre), diagonal layout.
Augustan period Tirelli 1987a, 180-183, 186; Tirelli 1987b, 369-373; George 1997, 53; Vassal 2006, 165 (no. 309); Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 116
FIGS. 74, 76; Tirelli 1987a, figs. 3, 17; Tirelli 1987b, p. 370, p. 372; George 1997, fig. 38
172 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode1.04 South-west of the forum. Via Mazzini
Habitation. Urban
33 Battuto bianco. Cementizio. Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces (semis): central fieldOpus tessellatum: borders
Field: semis of bichrome crosslet (white centre) Augustan period Tirelli 1987a, 180-183, 186; Tirelli 1987b, 369-373; George 1997, 53; Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 116
Tirelli 1987a, fig. 3; Tirelli 1987b, p. 370
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
173 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode2.01 Piazza dell’ex Foro Boario
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: scattered tesserae. Main field: grid of lozenges
Caesarian-Augustan period
Tirelli 1987b, 373-374
174 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode2.02 Piazza dell’ex Foro Boario
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: scattered tesserae. Main field: grid of lozenges
Caesarian-Augustan period
Tirelli 1987b, 373-374
175 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode2.03 Piazza dell’ex Foro Boario
Battuto a fondo bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackInset pieces
Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Central panel: grid of lozenges
Caesarian-Augustan period
Tirelli 1987b, 373-374
176 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode2.04 Piazza dell’ex Foro Boario
Battuto a fondo bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of squares; fill: tessera, inset piece. Central panel: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares
Caesarian-Augustan period
Tirelli 1987b, 373-374
177 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode2.05 Piazza dell’ex Foro Boario
Battuto a fondo bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackInset pieces
Grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill in hexagons: inset piece
Caesarian-Augustan period
Tirelli 1987b, 373-374
178 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode3.01 Via dei Mosaici. Fondo Parpinelli
Habitation. Urban
B Opus signinum (rosso). Signino (colore rosa)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st AD (stylistic criteria)
Malizia & Tirelli 1985; Tirelli 1987b, 376-377; George 1997, 53-54; Vassal 2006, 164 (no. 304); Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 115-116
Malizia & Tirelli 1985, 153 and fig. 7; George 1997, fig. 39a
179 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode3.02 Via dei Mosaici. Fondo Parpinelli
Habitation. Urban
D Opus signinum (rosso). Signino. Fondo rosato
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Southern zone: grid of squares, diagonal layout, lines made from tesserae and crosslets; fill: tessera, crosslet
End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st AD (stylistic criteria)
Malizia & Tirelli 1985, 154; Tirelli 1987b, 376-377; George 1997, 53-54; Vassal 2006, 164 (no. 305); Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 115-116
Malizia & Tirelli 1985, p. 154 and fig. 8; George 1997, fig. 39a
180 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode3.03 Via dei Mosaici. Fondo Parpinelli
Habitation. Urban
F Opus signinum. Pavimento in battuto a fondo bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae (also rectangular): black, white
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons, bichrome crosslet (white centre) at intersections; fill in hexagons: bichrome crosslet (white centre).On west side: Inscription in Latin: AVE.
End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st AD (stylistic criteria)
Malizia & Tirelli 1985, 154; Tirelli 1987b, 376-377; George 1997, 53-54; Brem 2000, 151; Vassal 2006, 164 (no. 306); Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 115-116
FIG. 77; Malizia & Tirelli 1985, p. 154 and fig. 9; Tirelli 1987b, p. 377; George 1997, fig. 39a
181 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode4.01 Via Roma. Fondo Furlanetto. Domus B
Habitation. Urban
8. Triclinium Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: simple meander. Main field: around a square with poised concave square: two eight-lozenge stars and two eight-pointed stars (pelta inside) on the diagonals, forming poised squares and rectangles with lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslets (white centre)
Augustan period (stratigraphic data)
Tirelli 2009; Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 116, 118-119.
FIGS. 78, 80; Tirelli 2009, fig. 8; Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, fig. 5
182 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode4.02 Via Roma. Fondo Furlanetto. Domus B
Habitation. Urban
16. Triclinium Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: semis of black crosslets, orthogonal layout. Border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares. Central panel: square - circular border with swastika-meander - concentric circles - eight-pointed star as central motif
Augustan period (stratigraphic data)
Tirelli 2009; Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 116, 118-119.
FIGS. 79-80; Tirelli 2009, fig. 9; Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, fig. 6
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
183 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode4.03 Via Roma. Fondo Furlanetto. Domus B
Habitation. Urban
9 Cementizio a base litica di colore bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: grid of lozenges; fill: black crosslet Augustan period (stratigraphic data)
Tirelli 2009; Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 116, 118-119
FIG. 80; Tirelli 2009, fig. 5
184 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode4.04 Via Roma. Fondo Furlanetto. Domus B
Habitation. Urban
11 Cementizio a base litica di colore bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: semis of black crosslets, orthogonal layout
Augustan period (stratigraphic data)
Tirelli 2009; Tirelli & Rinaldi 2010, 116, 118-119
FIG. 80; Tirelli 2009, fig. 4
185 Italy Veneto Oderzo (Opitergium)
Ode5.01 Via Dalmazia Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre) 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Tirelli 1987b, 375
186 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu1.01 Palazzo Zabarella Habitation. Urban
A or B? Signino a fondo rosso
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Second phase: mid-1st cent. BC to mid-1st cent. AD (preliminary dating based on stratigraphic data)
Baggio & Toso 1997, 988-992.
Baggio & Toso 1997, figs. 2-3
187 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu2.01 Below the Curia Vescovile
Habitation? Urban
Signino Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: framing band
Narrow field/side panel of larger field: grid of squares, diagonal layout, black tessera at intersections and as fill
1st cent. BC. No later than the Sullan period (no dating evidence)
Bellinati 1975, 4; Corso 1982, 84 (no. 5)
Bellinati 1975, fig. 2
188 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu3.01 Below the Scuola Elementare «Reggia Carrarese»
Habitation? Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (black centre), the centre of the swastika also takes the shape of a bichrome crosslet (black centre). Central field: square - circle - pseudo-shield of lozenges; semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) and inset pieces, orthogonal layout, in spandrel
1st cent. BC. No later than the Sullan period (no dating evidence)
Corso 1982, 84 (no. 7); Vassal 2006, 167 (no. 323)
Corso 1982, fig. 1
189 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu4.01 Piazza del Capitaniato. Liviano
Habitation? Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: swastika-meander. Central field: square - circular border with swastika-meander - pseudo-shield of lozenges as central motif; scattered tesserae in spandrel
1st cent. BC. No later than the Sullan period. First quarter of 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence
Corso 1982, 84 (no. 8); Donderer 1986, 168-169 (no. 7); Vassal 2006, 167 (no. 322)
Corso 1982, fig. 2; Donderer 1986, Taf. 54.1
190 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu5.01 Piazza Matteotti (Piazza Forzate). In front of the Teatro Verdi
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Border of panels: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Left panel: square - circle - eight-lozenge star. Right panel: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: tessera
1st cent. BC. No later than the Sullan period. First half of the 1st cent. AD
Corso 1982, 84 (no. 9); Donderer 1986, 169 (no. 8); Tosi 1987, 179
Corso 1982, fig. 3; Donderer 1986, Taf. 54.2; Tosi 1987, p. 179
191 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu6.01 Piazza Insurrezione. Below the Camera di Commercio
Habitation? Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Main field: rectangle - lozenge with swastika-meander; semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) in corners
1st cent. BC. No later than the Sullan period. Second half of 1st cent. BC
Corso 1982, 84-85 (no. 10); Donderer 1986, 165-167 (no. 1)
Corso 1982, fig. 4; Donderer 1986, Taf. 53.1
192 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu7.01 Northern side of the Via Emanuele Filiberto. Intersection with the Via del Risorgimento
Habitation? Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Front band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with an orthogonal cross. Field: grid of lozenges
1st cent. BC. No later than the Sullan period
Corso 1982, 85-86 (no. 12)
Corso 1982, fig. 5
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
193 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu8.01 Intersection of the Via Emanuele Filiberto and the Via del Risorgimento. Below the Supercinema
Habitation? Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Band: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet. Band: grid of lozenges. Band: scattering of tesserae, possible dolphin, possibly the letter M
1st cent. BC. No later than the Sullan period. Second half of 1st cent. BC
Corso 1982, 84-85 (no. 13); Donderer 1986, 165-167 (no. 3, ascribed to the floors below the Camera di Commercio)
Corso 1984, fig. 6; Donderer 1986, Taf. 52.8
194 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu9.01 Northern side of the Via S. Lucia, before opening onto the Piazza Garibaldi
Meander.Crosslets.
1st cent. BC Corso 1982, 86 (no. 14)
Description of design based on Corso 1982, table A
195 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu10.01 Via Gabelli. Ca’ Lando
Habitation. Urban
Saggio 1-US 22, Saggio 39-US 30
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Second half of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Mengotti 1988; Vassal 2006, 167 (no. 320)
Mengotti 1988, fig. 4
196 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu10.02 Via Gabelli. Ca’ Lando
Habitation. Urban
Saggio 36-US 23
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of squares, diagonal layout Second half of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Mengotti 1988; Vassal 2006, 167 (no. 321)
197 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu11.01 Via dell’Arco Habitation. Urban
6. Triclinium? Signino Tesserae: black, white
Border: meander First phase, 1st cent. BC: Padu11.01.Second phase, probably Augustan period: Padu11.02 (dating evidence).
Rossignoli & Serafini 2009, 32-36
198 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu11.02 Via dell’Arco Habitation. Urban
8 Opus caementicium
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges. Circular panel: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally)
First phase, 1st cent. BC: Padu11.01.Second phase, probably Augustan period: Padu11.02 (dating evidence).
Rossignoli & Serafini 2009, 32-36
Rossignoli & Serafini 2009, fig. 7
199 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu12.01 Via S. Martino e Solferino 79
Habitation. Urban
Triclinium Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border of antechamber and dining area: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre).Antechamber: grid of hexagons (honeycomb), black tessera at intersections; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre).Dining area: grid of lozenges, black tesserae at intersections. Central panel: square - circle with a non-canonical rosette; possible crosslets in spandrel.
Second half of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
F. Meloni in Cipriano & Ruta Serafini 2005, 141-143; S. Toso in Ruta Serafini et al. 2006, 151-152
Cipriano & Ruta Serafini 2005, figs. 5-6
Later covered with mosaic
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
200 Italy Veneto Padua (Patavium)
Padu13.01 Piazza Castello n. 18. Eastern house
Habitation. Urban
Triclinium? Cementizio Tesserae: black, white
Band: grid of lozenges.Border of front and rear fields: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a crosslet.Front field: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: crosslet.Dividing band: grid of lozenges; fill: crosslet. Rear field: unknown motifs.Field/mat in south-west corner: Outer band: row of crosslets. Inner band: row of crosslets. Field: grid of lozenges; fill: crosslet.
Second phase: end of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
A. Vigoni in Ruta Serafini et al. 2006, 158-163
Ruta Serafini et al. 2006, fig. 10
201 Italy Veneto Peschiera del Garda
Pesc1.01 Piazza d’Armi Habitation. Urban
Signino Central panel: semis of crosslets, orthogonal layout
Augustan period Cavalieri Manasse 1997, 119-120
Cavalieri Manasse 1997, tav. fuori testo I
Destroyed
202 Italy Veneto Verona Vero1.01 Vicolo Borgo Tascherio 13
Habitation. Urban
A. Cubiculum?
Cementizio. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: borderTile (lozenge-shaped) at centreRed paint
Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout Second half of 1st cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Franzoni 1986, 358-359; Cavalieri Manasse 1987, 22; Slavazzi 1997, 1002-1003; Slavazzi 1998b, 265, 270 (no. 9); Rinaldi 2005, 27; Vassal 2006, 180 (no. 391)
Cavalieri Manasse 1987, 23; Slavazzi 1997, figs. 2-3; Slavazzi 1998b, fig. 11.h
203 Italy Veneto Verona Vero2.01 Via Tazzoli 8 Habitation. Urban
A. Triclinium Battuto bianco. Battuto di scaglie bianche
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: outer border, border of central panel
Eastern part: Panel: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (somewhat irregular)
Augustan period (stratigraphy)
Slavazzi 1997, 1003-1004; Slavazzi 1998b, 265, 270 (no. 24); Rinaldi 2005, 53; Vassal 2006, 181 (no. 396)
Slavazzi 1997, figs. 4-5
Restored in ancient times
204 Italy Veneto Verona Vero3.01 Corso Cavour 31. Along the Via Postumia
Habitation. Suburban
Triclinium Battuto bianco. Battuto grigio di malta con sassolini policromi. Malta grigia
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white (square, rectangular)Tesserae in terracotta: panelInset pieces: panelRed paint
Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout, black tessera at intersection; fill: tessera. Central panel: target: outer circle made from tesserae, inner circle and its centre made from inset pieces; diagonal cross in inner circle
Late Augustan to Tiberian period (dating evidence)
Slavazzi 1997, 1004-1006; Slavazzi 1998b, 265, 270 (no. 1); Vassal 2006, 180-181 (no. 392)
FIG. 81; Slavazzi 1997, figs. 7-9; Slavazzi 1998b, figs. 9, 11.g
205 Italy Veneto Verona Vero4.01 Vicolo Leoni 4/4a
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Cocciopesto con scaglie litiche
Tesserae: red, whiteTiles (lozenge-shaped) at centre
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Tiles forming an H
First phase: early Augustan period (no dating evidence)
Slavazzi 1998b, 266, 271 (no. 34); Slavazzi 2000, 112; Rinaldi 2005, 39; Vassal 2006, 181 (no. 393)
Slavazzi 2000, figs. 1-3
206 Italy Veneto Verona Vero5.01 Via Duomo 5 Habitation. Urban
Triclinium? Battuto di scaglie di calcare bianco
Stone aggregate: limestone
Tesserae: black Field: four segments within a rectangle surrounding concentric circles make four irregular pentagons, each with a concave side
First phase of the Roman city: Caesarian or pre-Augustan period
Slavazzi 2000, 113-114; Vassal 2006, 181-182 (no. 397)
FIG. 82; Slavazzi 2000, figs. 1, 8
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
207 Italy Veneto Verona Vero6.01 Piazza Bra Habitation. Suburban. Villa
Corridor or portico?
Cocciopesto Tesserae (grosse): black
Semis of tesserae Slavazzi 2000, 111 No documentation exists
208 Italy Veneto Vicenza (Vicentia, Vicetia)
Vic1.01 Duomo Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Band: recumbent concentric lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally).Grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally).
First half of 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Donderer 1986, 182 (no. 2); Rigoni 1987, 180-181
Donderer 1986, Taf. 56.5; Rigoni 1987, fig. 139
209 Italy Veneto Vicenza (Vicentia, Vicetia)
Vic1.02 Duomo Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill in hexagon: inset piece. Frame: fillet of bichrome crosslets (black centre)
Donderer 1986, 182-183 (no. 3); Rigoni 1987, 180-181
Rigoni 1987, fig. 140
210 Italy Veneto Vicenza (Vicentia, Vicetia)
Vic2.01 Contrà Porta Lupia. S. Silvestro
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Front area: scale pattern; fill: crosslet. Field: grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with larger squares in the inter-spaces; complex motifs used as fill: concentric circles with hexafoil, concentric poised squares with quatrefoil, concentric hexagons with hex-afoil, four small concentric poised squares set point to point, poised concave squares, con-centric lozenges; crosslet as extra fill
Second half of 1st cent. AD. 2nd to 3rd cent. AD
Marchini 1979, 170-171; Donderer 1986, 184-185 (no. 8)
Marchini 1979, fig. 67
Lost
211 Italy Veneto Vicenza (Vicentia, Vicetia)
Vic3.01 S. Corona Habitation? Urban
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae (irregular): white
Two fillets. Unknown motf(s) Rigoni 1987, 180 Rigoni 1987, fig. 137
212 Italy Veneto Vimercate Vim1.01 Località Santuario della Beata Vergine
Sanctuary Cocciopesto Tesserae (scaglie): white
Semis of tesserae Treasure of Republican coins (147-6 BC) found below the structures
Montalcini De Angelis D’Ossat 1990, 101-102
213 Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Aquileia Aqu1.01 Fondo Ritter. Part.cat. 425
Habitation. Urban
D. Below mosaic
Opus signinum. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Late Republican period
Brusin 1934, 158, 163; Donderer 1986, 45 (no. 65); Della Porta 1996, 193-194
214 Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Aquileia Aqu2.01 Northern quarter. Casa Repubblicana/Casa dei tre Cortili. Lowest level
Habitation. Urban
A13 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Possible border: spaced swastika-meander End of 2nd to 1st cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Medri 1997, cc. 374-375; Novello 2009, 96
Covered by mosaic at a later date
215 Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Aquileia Aqu3.01 Northern quarter. Località Monastero
Habitation. Urban
24 Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander Republican period (no dating evidence)
Medri 2000, cc. 269-270
Medri 2000, figs. 5, 15, tav. 6
216 Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Zuglio (Julium Carnicum)
Zug1.01 North of the Imperial baths
Habitation. Urban
III. Triclinium Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border (chessboard pattern)
Central field, rectangular and off-centre: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) and polychrome inset pieces, orthogonal layout. Box with inscription in Latin: PR[---]BOPHIL(O).
Late Republican period
Moro 1956, 82-84; Donderer 1986, 186 (no. 1); George 1997, 64; Brem 2000, 153; Mainardis & Oriolo 2001
Moro 1956, figs. 27-28; Donderer 1986, Taf. 57.1, 57.4, 57.5; Mainardis & Oriolo 2001, fig. 4
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
217 Italy Liguria Genoa (Genua)
Geno1.01 Piazza Matteotti Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 6 cm)
Late Republican period
Tiné Bertocchi 1976, 105-106; Melli 1987; Conti 1996, 1146 (no. 25)
Melli 1987, fig. 415
218 Italy Liguria Luni (Luna) Lun1.01 Insula east of the forum, beneath the so-called Temple of Diana. Domus Repubblicana
Habitation. Urban
c. Eastern ala Battuto di cocciopesto. Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: meander First half of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Durante & Landi 1998-2000, 22-23; Durante 2001, 278; Gervasini & Landi 2014, 434
Durante & Landi 1998-2000, fig. 10; Durante 2001, fig. 5; Gervasini & Landi 2014, fig. 4
219 Italy Liguria Luni (Luna) Lun2.01 Area south of the forum. Casa degli Affreschi
Habitation. Urban
14/B. Atrium Cocciopesto. Opus signinum (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Impluvium basin: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
1st phase: first half of 1st cent. BC.
Luni 1985, 83-87; Conti 1996, 1142 (no. 4); George 1997, 51-53; Gervasini & Landi 2014, 436
Luni 1985, fig. 139
220 Italy Liguria Luni (Luna) Lun2.02 Area south of the forum. Casa degli Affreschi
Habitation. Urban
13/C. Tablinum
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges 1st phase: first half of 1st cent. BC.
Luni 1985, 83-87; Conti 1996, 1142 (no. 3); George 1997, 51-53; Gervasini & Landi 2014, 436
Luni 1985, fig. 136; George 1997, fig. 37a
221 Italy Liguria Luni (Luna) Lun3.01 Area south of the forum. Domus Occidentale
Habitation. Urban
C Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: threshold
Border of threshold: meander.Field: grid of lozenges.
Late Republican period
Durante 2001, 280 Luni 1985, fig. 122a
222 Italy Liguria Luni (Luna) Lun4.01 North-east of the Capitolium. Casa dei Mosaici
Habitation. Urban
Opening onto the atrium. Below the mosaic with Circus Maximus
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges 1st phase: first half of 1st cent. BC
Luni 1985, 95-99; Conti 1996, 1143 (no. 8); George 1997, 51; Durante & Gervasini 2006, 87
Luni 1985, figs. 163b, 164; Conti 1996, tav. I, fig. 1; Durante & Gervasini 2006, fig. 2
223 Italy Liguria Luni (Luna) Lun5.01 North-western zone. «Grande Tempio». Museo di Luni
Temple Pronaos Cocciopesto Tesserae: grey, white
Inscription in Latin: L. Folcini[u]s L.f.C. Fabius[- f] duomvirum / pav[im]ẹn[tum faci]un[d]um dederun(t) eis[demque probaverunt]
Mid-2nd cent. BC
Luni 1985, 107-108; Brem 2000, 152; Gervasini & Landi 2014, 437
Luni 1985, fig. 8; Lavagne 1987, fig. 2
224 Italy Liguria Varignano Vecchio
Var1.01 Località Varignano. Beneath the pars rustica of the villa
Habitation. Rural
3 Battuto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8 cm)
Second half of 2nd cent. BC. Pre-Sullan period
Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000, 72-86; Gervasini & Landi 2001, 104, 106
Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000, figs. 16-17; Gervasini & Landi 2001, fig. 12
225 Italy Liguria Varignano Vecchio
Var1.02 Località Varignano. Beneath the pars rustica of the villa
Habitation. Rural
4 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: swastika-meander Second half of 2nd cent. BC. Pre-Sullan period
Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000, 72-86; Gervasini & Landi 2001, 104, 106; Gervasini & Landi 2005
FIG. 84; Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000, figs. 18-19; Gervasini & Landi 2001, figs. 13, 18; Gervasini & Landi 2005, figs. 2, 4-7
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
226 Italy Liguria Varignano Vecchio
Var1.03 Località Varignano. Beneath the pars rustica of the villa
Habitation. Rural
6 Battuto in cociopesto
Concentric squares - pseudo-shield of lozenges; diagonal line in spandrel
Second half of 2nd cent. BC. Pre-Sullan period
Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000, 72-86; Gervasini & Landi 2001, 104, 106; Gervasini & Landi 2005
FIG. 84; Gervasini & Landi 2005, figs. 2,6
227 Italy Liguria Varignano Vecchio
Var2.01 Località Varignano Vecchio
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Zone A: 1. Peristyle
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
1st phase: end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC/Sullan period (in use until the 4th cent. AD) (dating evidence)
Bertino, A. 1976, 71-72; Bertino, L.M. 1986, 14 (room 43, no. 15); Bertino, L.M. 1987; Conti 1996, 1144 (no. 17); Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000; Gervasini & Landi 2001; Gervasini & Landi 2001-2002, esp. 160-164
Bertino, A. 1976, fig. 88; Bertino, L.M. 1986, p. 17; Conti 1996, tav. I, fig. 2; Gervasini & Landi 2001, fig. 5; Gervasini & Landi 2001-2002, fig. 67.2
228 Italy Liguria Varignano Vecchio
Var2.02 Località Varignano Vecchio
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Zone A: 6. Corridor.
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, whiteRectangular tesseraeInset pieces
Frame: fillet. Field: scattered tesserae, rectangular tesserae and inset pieces
1st phase: end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC/Sullan period (in use until the 4th cent. AD) (dating evidence)
Bertino, A. 1976, 71-72; Bertino, L.M. 1986, 14 (room 42, no. 17); Bertino, L.M. 1987; Conti 1996, 1145 (no. 20); Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000; Gervasini & Landi 2001; Gervasini & Landi 2001-2002, esp. 160-164
Bertino, L.M. 1986, p. 17
229 Italy Liguria Varignano Vecchio
Var2.03 Località Varignano Vecchio
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Zone A: 8. Reception room
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Mat: scale pattern.Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (black centre). Field: inset pieces
1st phase: end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC/Sullan period (in use until the 4th cent. AD) (dating evidence)
Bertino, A. 1976, 71-72; Bertino, L.M. 1986, 14 (room 39, nos. 13-14); Bertino, L.M. 1987; Conti 1996, 1144-1145 (nos. 18, 21); Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000; Gervasini & Landi 2001; Gervasini & Landi 2001-2002, esp. 160-164; Vassal 2006, 180 (no. 389)
Bertino, A. 1976, fig. 89; Bertino, L.M. 1986, pp. 15, 17; Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000, fig. 28; Gervasini & Landi 2001, figs. 16-17; Gervasini & Landi 2001-2002, figs. 67.2, 67.4
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
230 Italy Liguria Varignano Vecchio
Var2.04 Località Varignano Vecchio
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Zone B: 20. Porticus triplex
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
1st phase: end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC/Sullan period (in use until the 4th cent. AD) (dating evidence)
Bertino, A. 1976, 71-72; Bertino, L.M. 1986, 10 (rooms 16-17, 20-23, 26-27, no. 10); Bertino, L.M. 1987; Conti 1996, 1146 (no. 24); Gervasini & Landi 1998-2000; Gervasini & Landi 2001; Gervasini & Landi 2001-2002, esp. 160-164
Bertino, L.M. 1986, p. 15; Bertino, L.M. 1987, fig. 311; Gervasini & Landi 2001, fig. 8
231 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Bologna (Bononia)
Bol1.01 Via Maggia. Museo Civico di Bologna
Habitation. Urban
Triclinium Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces: central panelOpus tessellatum: borders
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet of four tesserae. Central field: scale pattern; fill: bichrome poised four-tessera square (three white and one black)
End of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Zuffa 1982, 8 [18] Zuffa 1982, tav. VII,1
232 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Bologna (Bononia)
Bol2.01 Via Testoni Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Red paint Geometric Beginning of 1st cent. BC
Ortalli 2001, 38-40
233 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Bologna (Bononia)
Bol3.01 Via Portanova 3 Habitation. Urban
8. Lower level Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of crosslets Bergonzoni 1976, 114 (102.3-A2); George 1997, 43
234 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Bologna (Bononia)
Bol4.01 Via Gombruti. Via Imperiale (case Bonini, Calzolari)
Mattone battuto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Possibly scattered crosslets Brizio 1891, 19-20; Ducati 1928, 418-419
Ducati 1928, fig. 170 (plan)
235 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Bologna (Bononia)
Bol5.01 Via della Beverara
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
1. Lower level. Triclinium
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces: panel
Antechamber: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.Dividing band: simple meander; fill: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set diagonally).Dining area: Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set diagonally). Circular panel: concentric circles - grid of octagons and poised squares; fill in octagons: square with bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally); fill in squares: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set diagonally).
Late Republican to beginning of Imperial period
Negrioli 1932, 56-57, 59, 67-74; Zuffa 1982, 6-8 [16-18]; Scagliarini Corlàita 1983, 324; George 1997, 41-42
FIG. 86; Negrioli 1932, fig. 3; Scagliarini Corlàita 1983, fig. 47
236 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Bologna (Bononia)
Bol5.02 Via della Beverara
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
3. Lower level. Triclinium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces: panel
Field: grid of octagons and poised squares; fill: square with white crosslet (Greek cross, set diagonally). Panel: concentric squares - inset pieces
Late Republican to beginning of Imperial period
Negrioli 1932, 56-57, 59, 67-74; Zuffa 1982, 6-8 [16-18]; Scagliarini Corlàita 1983, 324; George 1997, 41-42
Negrioli 1932, fig. 10; Zuffa 1982, tav. VI
Bichrome motifs
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
237 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Bologna (Bononia)
Bol5.03 Via della Beverara
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
4 Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre) Late Republican to beginning of Imperial period
Negrioli 1932, 56-57, 59, 67-74; Zuffa 1982, 6-8 [16-18]; Scagliarini Corlàita 1983, 324; George 1997, 41-42
Negrioli 1932, figs. 3, 10; Scagliarini Corlàita 1983, figs. 46-47
238 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Brescello (Brixellum)
Bres1.01 Habitation. Urban
B Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteTesserae and inset pieces: fieldOpus tessellatum: central panelOpus sectile: central panel
Field: scattering of crosslets 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Negrioli 1914, 162-164; George 1997, 43
Scagliarini Corlàita 1983, fig. 41 (plan); George 1997, fig. 17
239 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Faenza (Faventia)
Fae1.01 Corso Mazzini 69. Via Borsieri 3. Ex-palazzo Grecchi
Habitation. Urban
Battuto in cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Border: inset pieces. Main field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (black centre), black tessera as centre of swastika. Central panel: rectangle - lozenge with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares; irregular inset pieces in corners. Bichrome fillets
Second phase: ca. mid-1st cent. BC (continued in use until the beginning of 3rd cent. AD)
Negrelli 1997, 102; Guarnieri 2000, 179-180; C. Guarnieri in Aemilia 2000, 196-197 (schede 23); Progettare il passato 2000, 251 (sito 23); Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 53
Guarnieri 2000, figs. 5-7; Progettare il passato 2000, fig. 12
240 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Faenza (Faventia)
Fae2.01 Via Dogana 1, 1a (ex Via Dogana 6)
Habitation. Urban
Below aula D Cocciopesto. Opus signinum (rosso)
Tesserae: black, white
Front zone: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Field: multiple fillets as frame, semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white or black centre), orthogonal layout (distance: 9-10 cm).
Late Republican to beginning of Imperial period
Gentili 1980a, 427-428; Righini Cantelli 1980, 97 (no. RC 15.6); Maioli 1990, 65; George 1997, 50; Progettare il passato 2000, 260 (sito 91)
Gentili 1980a, fig. 8; Maioli 1990, fig. 27c
241 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Faenza (Faventia)
Fae3.01 Via Dogana 14? (ex Via Dogana 5). Partly in the Musei Civici
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (white centre), diagonal layout
First half of 1st cent. BC
Bollini 1966, 139-140 (no. 6); Righini Cantelli 1980, 95 (no. RC 13.c); Progettare il passato 2000, 260 (sito 92)
242 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Faenza (Faventia)
Fae4.01 Corso Matteotti. Via Severoli. Via N. Sauro (ex Via Silvagni). Pinacoteca-museo
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Border: possible polygons, intersection and fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre). Main field: grid of squares, diagonal layout
First half of 1st cent. BC
Bollini 1966, 135-136 (no. 2); Righini Cantelli 1980, 133 (no. RC 91.l); Progettare il passato 2000, 268-269 (sito 161)
Bollini 1966, fig. 1; Progettare il passato 2000, figs. 62, 67
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
243 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Faenza (Faventia)
Fae5.01 Corso Mazzini 54. Palazzo Gessi. Fragments in the deposito archeologico, Palazzo Mazzolani
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Bollini 1966, 140 (no. 7); Righini Cantelli 1980, 119-120 (no. RC 65.2); Progettare il passato 2000, 269 (sito 163)
244 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Faenza (Faventia)
Fae6.01 Via Castellani 29 (ex chiesa S. Niccolò)
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout
Progettare il passato 2000, 156, 278 (sito 227)
Progettare il passato 2000, fig. 71
245 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Faenza (Faventia)
Fae7.01 Via Cavour. Parcheggio comunale (ex convento di S. Maglorio)
Habitation. Urban
Pavimento B Battuto di cocciopesto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black white
Grid of squares (“...a reticolo a maglie quadrate (lato cm. 16)…”)
Probably second half of 2nd cent. AD
Monti 1971, 48-49, 53-54; Righini Cantelli 1980, 122-123 (no. RC 69); George 1997, 50; Progettare il passato 2000, 140-141, 279 (sito 231)
Monti 1971, fig. 4; George 1997, fig. 33; Progettare il passato 2000, fig. 52
246 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Faenza (Faventia)
Fae7.02 Via Cavour, parcheggio comunale (ex convento di S. Maglorio)
Habitation. Urban
Pavimento C Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges Probably second half of 2nd cent. AD
Monti 1971, 48-49, 53-54; Righini Cantelli 1980, 122-123 (no. RC 69); George 1997, 50; Progettare il passato 2000, 140-141, 279 (sito 231); Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 53
Monti 1971, figs. 4, 9; George 1997, fig. 33; Progettare il passato 2000, figs. 52- 53
247 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Forlimpopoli (Forum Popili)
For1.01 Asilo delle Suore Francescane. Partly transferred to Bologna, Soprintendenza Archeologica
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), diagonal layout
End of 2nd cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Riccioni 1964, 207; Aldini 1972, 38-41; Ceccaglia 2010, 316 (no. 34_1)
Riccioni 1964, fig. 4
248 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Forlimpopoli (Forum Popili)
For1.02 Asilo delle Suore Francescane. Partly transferred to Bologna, Soprintendenza Archeologica
Habitation. Urban
Towards west Cementizio. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a rectangle with a crosslet
End of 2nd cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Aldini 1972, 38-41; Ceccaglia 2010, 316 (no. 34_2)
Ceccaglia 2010, p. 316
249 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Forlimpopoli (Forum Popili)
For1.03 Asilo delle Suore Francescane
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally) with T-shapes in outmost row, diagonal layout
End of 2nd cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Ceccaglia 2010, 317 (no. 34_3)
Ceccaglia 2010, p. 317
250 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Forlimpopoli (Forum Popili)
For1.04 Asilo delle Suore Francescane
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio Border: spaced swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
End of 2nd cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Ceccaglia 2010, 317 (no. 34_4)
Aldini 1972, p. 40 foto 20
251 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Imola (Forum Cornelii)
Imo1.01 Tesserae: black, white
Fillet 1st cent. BC Mancini, F. et al. 1957, 261
Mancini, F. et al. 1957, pl. XX fig. 7
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
252 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Modena (Mutina)
Mod1.01 Frazione Cognento. Via S. Geminiano 142
Habitation. Suburban
Large room east of corridor
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet (Greek cross, set diagonally). Main field: semis of white crosslets (Greek cross), diagonal layout
2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC
Gentili 1980b, 269-270; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 44, 53
Gentili 1980b, fig. 7
253 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Modena (Mutina)
Mod1.02 Frazione Cognento. Via S. Geminiano 142
Habitation. Suburban
Small room east of the corridor
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Band/mat: grid of lozenges.Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC
Gentili 1980b, 269-270; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 44, 53
Gentili 1980b, figs. 8-9
254 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Modena (Mutina)
Mod2.01 Campogalliano. Località Panzano. Strada vicinale Cristina 3
Habitation. Suburban
C Cocciopesto. Opus signinum (rossiccia)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), diagonal layout
1st cent. BC Gentili 1980b, 271-272
Gentili 1980b, fig. 17
255 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Ozzano dell’Emilia (Claterna)
Ozz1.01 Località Maggio Semis of crosslets Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 44
256 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Parma Par1.01 Palazzo Sanvitale Baths Signino Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges with a 90° rotation; fill and at intersections: bichrome crosslet (mainly Greek cross, black centre)
Guarnieri 1998, p. 67
257 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Parma Par2.01 Borgo A. Mazza Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre)
Monaco 1957, 249; Marini Calvani 1978, 65 note 167
258 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Parma Par3.01 Via Dante Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: bichrome crosslet (quincunx, black centre)
Corradi-Cervi 1949, 18-19; Marini Calvani 1978, 65 note 167
259 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Parma Par4.01 Borgo G. Tommasini. Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Frova 1965, 41; Marini Calvani 1978, 65 note 167
Marini Calvani 1978, fig. 39
260 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Parma Par5.01 Palazzo degli Studi
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges; fill: tessera
No earlier than 2nd cent. BC
Marini Calvani 1978, 65 note 167
Marini Calvani 1978, fig. 22
261 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Parma Par5.02 Palazzo degli Studi
Signinum First border: scale pattern. Second border: semis of crosslets, orthogonal layout. Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Marini Calvani 1978, 65 note 167
Marini Calvani 1978, fig. 22
262 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Piacenza (Placentia)
Pia1.01 Scuola «Mazzini». Courtyard
Habitation? Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae? Pagliani 1991, 22 (no. 13); Slavazzi 1998b, 260, 269 (no. 1)
263 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Piacenza (Placentia)
Pia2.01 Via Poggiali Habitation. Urban
Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces: field
Fillet Pagliani 1991, 25 (no. 19); Slavazzi 1998b, 260, 269 (no. 3)
264 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Piacenza (Placentia)
Pia3.01 Via delle Benedettine 27
Battuto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Pagliani 1991, 27 (no. 26); Slavazzi 1998b, 260, 269 (no. 4)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
265 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Piacenza (Placentia)
Pia4.01 Via Gregorio X Battuto. Battuto rosso
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: inset piece. Extra fillets (one black, one white)
Slavazzi 1998b, 260, 269 (no. 7); David 2010, 80
David 2010, figs. 7-8
266 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Ravenna Rav1.01 Below the Chiesa di S. Severo
F Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Scattered bichrome crosslets (black centre) Around the mid-2nd cent. AD (stratigraphy)
Bermond Montanari 1968, 77-80; George 1997, 55
Bermond Montanari 1968, fig. 41
267 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE1.01 Area between the Via S. Rocco, Via N. Campanini, Via Emilia Santo Stefano and Via Crispi. Civici Musei
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white First border: scattering of tesserae. Second border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Degani 1960, 253-254; Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, 55-56 (no. 22)
Degani 1960, fig. 7; Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, tav. XIV fig. 2
268 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE2.01 Area between the Via S. Rocco, Via N. Campanini, Via Emilia Santo Stefano and Via Crispi. Civici Musei
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Degani 1960, 255; Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, 57-58 (no. 25)
Degani 1960, fig. 10; Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, tav. XVII fig. 1
269 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE3.01 Area between the Via S. Rocco, Via N. Campanini, Via Emilia Santo Stefano and Via Crispi
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Late Republican period
Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, 59-60 (no. 29)
Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, tav. XVII fig. 2
Bichrome fillets
270 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE4.01 Via Emilia S. Pietro e Via Roma, Piazza Scapinelli (Palazzo ex Tribunale)
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset pieces and tesserae: field
Border?: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square?
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, 69 (no. 45)
271 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE5.01 Intersection of the Via Gobbi and Via Formaciani
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Fillet. Swastika-meander Late Republican to early Imperial period
Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, 99 (no. 75)
272 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE6.01 Via Emilia S. Stefano and Vicolo S. Giuseppe. Banca Nazionale del Lavoro. Four fragments in the Civici Musei
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
First border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Second border: tesserae and inset pieces at random. Third border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Central panel: scale pattern; fill: chevron
End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, 113-114 (no. 92)
FIG. 87; Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, tav. 16, tav. LII
Bichrome fillets framing spaced swastika-meander
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
273 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE7.01 Credito Emiliano (former Banca Agricola Commerciale), Via Emilia, Via Sessi
Habitation. Urban
Settore IIB-C Opus signunum. Signino
Tesserae: white First border: semis of white crosslets (Greek cross, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Second border: spaced latchkey meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Main field: semis of white crosslets (Greek cross, set orthogonally) with T-shapes in outmost rows, orthogonal layout
Probably first quarter or first half of 1st cent. BC
Malnati 1988, 123, 127, 129; L. Malnati in Lepidoregio 1996, 46-47
FIG. 88; Malnati 1988, tav. 3, 17-18; Lepidoregio 1996, fig. 2
274 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE7.02 Credito Emiliano (former Banca Agricola Commerciale), via Emilia, via Sessi
Habitation. Urban
Settore IID n. 11
Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Fillet of white crosslets.Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), diagonal layout.
Probably first quarter or first half of 1st cent. BC
Malnati 1988, 123, 127, 129; L. Malnati in Lepidoregio 1996, 46-47
Malnati 1988, tav. 19
275 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE7.03 Credito Emiliano (former Banca Agricola Commerciale), via Emilia, via Sessi
Habitation. Urban
Settore II n. 15
Opus signinum. Signino
Border: half-upright double latchkey meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Probably first quarter or first half of 1st cent. BC
Malnati 1988, 123, 127, 129; L. Malnati in Lepidoregio 1996, 46-47
Malnati 1988, tav. 3
276 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim1.01 Via G. Bruno. Ex Vescovado
Habitation. Urban
N Cementizio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
End of 2nd or 1st cent. BC (stylistic criteria)
Riccioni 1969, 322, 327, 329; Bollini 1980, 288, 295; George 1997, 57-58; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 43-44, 56-57
Riccioni 1969, figs. 2, 9; Bollini 1980, pl. LXXXVI.2; George 1997, fig. 46; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, figs. 23, 33, tav. 1, 8f
277 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim1.02 Via G. Bruno. Ex Vescovado
Habitation. Urban
Q Cementizio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Main field: grid of lozenges
End of 2nd or 1st cent. BC (stylistic criteria)
Riccioni 1969, 322, 327, 329; Bollini 1980, 288, 295; George 1997, 57-58; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 52-54, 56-57
Riccioni 1969, fig. 4; George 1997, fig. 46; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, figs. 11, 40, tav. 1
278 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim1.03 Via G. Bruno. Ex Vescovado. Three fragments
Habitation. Urban
Z Cementizio. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Unknown Terminus post quem of the 2nd cent. AD (dating evidence)
Riccioni 1969, 322, 327, 329; Bollini 1980, 288, 295; George 1997, 57-58; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 54, 56-57
George 1997, fig. 46; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, tav. 8h
279 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim2.01 Below the Mercato Coperto
H Grid of lozenges Bollini 1980, 288, 295
280 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim3.01 Via G. Bruno. Ex Palazzo Palloni
Habitation. Urban
F Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Bichrome fillet. Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (different types of crosslets?, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally), diagonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC
Riccioni 1964, 203-207; Scagliarini Corlàita 1983, 311; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 44
Riccioni 1964, figs. 2-3; Scagliarini Corlàita 1983, fig. 43
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
281 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim4.01 Palazzo Massani. Domus centrale
Habitation. Urban
North of the atrium, room to the right
Battuto in cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges, black tessera at intersections; facing volutes in spandrel
First half of 1st cent. BC.
Ortalli 2003a, 10-11; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 52-53
Ortalli 2003a, p. 13
282 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim5.01 Via Sigismondo, sede della Camera di Commercio
Habitation. Urban
Eastern part Cocciopesto. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: double latchkey meander 1st cent. BC Ortalli 2003b; Maz-zeo Saracino 2005, 53 note 47
Ortalli 2003b Personal observation of floor
283 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim6.01 Palazzo Diotallevi Habitation. Urban
H Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Border: trefoils.Border: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre).Panel: octagon - pseudo-shield of lozenges.
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Maioli 1984, 461-462; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 53
A photograph of room H kept in the archive of the Musei Comunali shows a semis of crosslets (Greek cross, black centre) which corresponds to Maioli’s description of the decoration of a “larga banda”.Neither the number of floors nor designs is clear
285 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim7.01 Piazza Ferrari. Below Domus del Chirurgo
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Republican period
Ortalli 2000, 513
286 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Rimini (Ariminum)
Rim7.02 Piazza Ferrari. Below Domus del Chirurgo
Habitation. Urban
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Personal observation of floor
287 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Russi Rus1.01 Habitation. Rural. Villa
15/D. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges First phase: probably end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Mansuelli 1954a, 55; Mansuelli 1956, 153; Corlàita Scagliarini 1975, 53, 71; Maioli 2004, 66
Mansuelli 1954a, fig. 7; Corlàita Scagliarini 1975, tav. A (plan); Montevecchi 2003, fig. 1 (plan)
288 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Russi Rus1.02 Habitation. Rural. Villa
36. Cubiculum?
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Unidentifiable Corlàita Scagliarini 1975, 57-58
Corlàita Scaglia-rini 1975, tav. A (plan); Monte-vecchi 2003, fig. 1 (plan)
289 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Russi Rus1.03 Habitation. Rural. Villa
39. Uppermost floor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges 2nd cent. AD Scagliarini 1971, 126-127; Corlàita Scagliarini 1975, 71; Maioli 2004, 66
291 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar1.01 Via Finamore, Via Roma, proprietà Testi. Domus di Ercole ebbro
Habitation. Urban
B. Winter triclinium?
Battuto. Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Corners: circle - trefoil; fill: crosslet. Field: swastika-meander (not preserved)
Late Republican period
Ortalli 1997, 155-157; Guarnieri 2010
FIG. 89; Ortalli 1997, figs. 19, 30-31; Guarnieri 2010, figs. 2-3
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
292 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar1.02 Via Finamore, Via Roma, proprietà Testi. Domus di Ercole ebbro
Habitation. Urban
C Battuto. Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
Late Republican period
Ortalli 1997, 155-157; Guarnieri 2010
FIG. 89; Ortalli 1997, figs. 19, 30-31; Guarnieri 2010, figs. 3-4
293 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar2.01 Via Finamore, proprietà Antonini. Domus del Trionfo di Dioniso
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout Late Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Ortalli 1997, 138, 153-154
Ortalli 1997, fig. 16
Description based on Ortalli 1997, fig. 16 (drawing)
294 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar2.02 Via Finamore, proprietà Antonini. Domus del Trionfo di Dioniso
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Border: swastika-meander. Main field: concentric circles; possible concentric semicircles in corner
Late Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Ortalli 1997, 138, 153-154
Ortalli 1997, fig. 16
Description based on Ortalli 1997, fig. 16 (drawing)
295 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar3.01 Ex Foro Boario. Edificio del foro boario
Lower level Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Border: semis of tesserae and crosslets. Main field: opus spicatum pattern, crosslet (four tesserae) at each end. Central panel: square - circle - circle with radial pattern (eight radii); fill: semicircles
Mansuelli 1954b, 157-158 (n. 1)
Mansuelli 1954b, figs. 1-2
Covered by mosaic at a later time
296 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar4.01 “in sterri a valle della nuova strada”
Habitation? Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout
Mansuelli 1954b, 158-160 (n. 2)
Mansuelli 1954b, fig. 3
297 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar5.01 Via Cesio Sabino. Western house
Habitation. Urban
E/C. Lower level, in the middle
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteTile
Concentric circles - radial pattern with tile as centre
Santarelli 1892, 370-371; Mansuelli 1954b, 161 (n. 3); George 1997, 59-60
Lost
298 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar6.01 Ex Foro Boario. Piazza Santarelli. Via Cesio Sabino
Habitation. Urban. Probably baths in last phase
North-western room
Opus signinum (rosso-scuro)
Ceramic aggregate
Semis of tesserae. Crosslets First phase: no later than beginning of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Santarelli 1892, 372-373; Negrioli 1900, 399-400; Mansuelli 1954b, 161 (n. 4); Ortalli 1997, 137, 150-152
Ortalli 1997, fig. 14 (reconstructed plan)
299 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar6.02 Ex Foro Boario. Piazza Santarelli. Via Cesio Sabino
Habitation. Urban. Probably baths in last phase
East of room in north-western corner. Corridor
Opus signinum (rosso-scuro)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Four juxtaposed square panels:Panel a: concentric squares - circle - hexafoil; semicircle in corner.Panel b: square - quatrefoil (each leaf divided in halves by black fillet); fill: clusters of tesserae and crosslets.Panel c: square - quatrefoil with a circle and central bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre) as centre; wheel/small circle in each corner with a diagonal cross having a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre) as centre.Panel d: target: square - concentric circles, diagonal cross made from lines of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre) and with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre) as centre.
First phase: no later than beginning of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Santarelli 1892, 372-373; Negrioli 1900, 399-400; Mansuelli 1954b, 161 (n. 4); Ortalli 1997, 137, 150-152
FIGS. 90-92; Ortalli 1997, fig. 14 (reconstructed plan), fig. 15
Personal observation of floor
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
300 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar6.03 Ex Foro Boario. Piazza Santarelli. Via Cesio Sabino
Habitation. Urban. Probably baths in last phase
D Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of squares, diagonal layout Last phase: beginning of 3rd cent. AD (dating evidence)
Santarelli 1892, 372-373; Negrioli 1900, 399-400; Mansuelli 1954b, 161 (n. 4); George 1997, 59-60; Ortalli 1997, 137, 150-152
Ortalli 1997, fig. 14 (reconstructed plan)
Lost
301 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar7.01 Via Roma. Ex Seminario. Cassa Rurale
Habitation. Urban
Northern room
Opus signinum con base di cocciopesto. Signinum
“…a fregio e lineari in tessere musive” Late 1st cent. BC Ortalli 1997, 140, 157
302 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar8.01 Unknown provenance. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Sarsina (inv. no. 910)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae (including rectangular): black, grey, red, white
Panel: square - shield of poised squares, black tessera at intersections, with circle of peltae at centre, convex side with border: voluted scroll; upper circular space with eight-lozenge star; low-er circular space with hexafoil; compound elon-gated rosette with paired vine-leaves? on stem, hederae on stems in left pelta; calyx with petal and facing volutes in right pelta; crescent with row of superposed chevrons in two spandrels
FIGS. 93-94; Aemilia 2000, p. 558
303 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Velleia (Veleia)
Vel1.01 North of the forum. Below the “temple”
Habitation. Urban
North-western
Mortero Inset pieces: field
Border: swastika-meander Late Republican period
Frova 1969, 62 Frova 1969, fig. 8, tav. I-II
Demolished to make room for the forum
304 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Velleia (Veleia)
Vel2.01 North of the forum. Edificio ad ipocausto
Habitation. Urban
7-8. Corridor (T-shaped)
Cementizio. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: scale pattern Late Republican period
Frova 1969, 71-72; Falezza 2009, 330-331
Frova 1969, figs. 20-21, tav. I-II
Demolished to make room for the forum
305 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Velleia (Veleia)
Vel2.02 North of the forum. Edificio ad ipocausto
Habitation. Urban
North-western room/9
Cementizio. Signino
Tesserae: white Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Republican period
Frova 1969, 71-72; Falezza 2009, 331
Frova 1969, figs. 20-21, tav. I-II
Demolished to make room for the forum
306 Italy Tuscany Arezzo (Arretium)
Are1.01 Via Cavour 110 Habitation. Urban
Triclinium? Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset piece (lozenge-shaped)
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field: concentric circles - wheel/radii
Late Republican period to beginning of 1st cent. AD (no stratigraphic data)
D. Bartoli in Fedeli et al. 1996, 30-31; Bueno 2006, 47-48; Bueno 2011, 42, no. AR-02
D. Bartoli in Fedeli et al. 1996, fig. 13; Bueno 2006, fig. 6; Bueno 2011, tav. IV.2
307 Italy Tuscany Casale Marittimo
CasM1.01 Località Pieve Vecchia
Habitation. Rural. Villa
b/1 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Grigiastro
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC Shepherd 1998, 437; Bueno 2011, 51, no. CM-01
Shepherd 1998, fig. B, tav. CXIX.1-3; Bueno 2011, fig. 13, tav. X.1
308 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos1.01 The West Block, Lots 4 and 5. House of the Treasure/of Quintus Fulvius
Habitation. Urban
6. Cubiculum? Signinum Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Period 1.3: 90-72/71 BC
R.T. Scott in Bruno & Scott 1993, 85, 92, 94
Bruno & Scott 1993, figs. 4, 23-24
309 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos2.01 The East Block. House of the Skeleton
Habitation. Urban
13/8. Exedra (summer)
Cementizo a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: swastika-meander.Field (except for southernmost part): grid of lozenges.
Period 1.3: 89-70 BC
V.J. Bruno in Bruno & Scott 1993, 128-131, 146-148; Bueno 2011, 62, no. Cos-04a-b
FIG. 98; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 33, pls. 81-83; Bueno 2011, tav. XX.4-5
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
310 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos2.02 The East Block. House of the Skeleton
Habitation. Urban
14/10 Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Period 1.3: 89-70 BC
V.J. Bruno in Bruno & Scott 1993, 128-131, 146-148; Bueno 2011, 63, no. Cos-06
FIG. 98; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 33; Bueno 2011, tav. XXI.3
311 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos2.03 The East Block. House of the Skeleton
Habitation. Urban
16/9. Exedra (winter)
Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Field: grid of lozenges.
Period 1.3: 89-70 BC
V.J. Bruno in Bruno & Scott 1993, 128-131, 146-148; Bueno 2011, 62-63, no. Cos-05a-b
FIG. 98; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 33, pl. 74; Bueno 2011, tav. XXI.1-2, C.5
312 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos2.04 The East Block. House of the Skeleton
Habitation. Urban
23/4. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Bed area: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout.
Period 1.3: 89-70 BC
V.J. Bruno in Bruno & Scott 1993, 128-131, 146-148; Bueno 2011, 62, no. Cos-03a-b
FIG. 98; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 33, pl. 75; Bueno 2011, tav. XX.3
313 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos3.01 The East Block. House of the Birds
Habitation. Urban
1/2. Atrium/courtyard (large atrium/courtyard)
Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteFragments and tesserae at random: field
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera
40-20 BC. End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
R.T. Scott in Bruno & Scott 1993, 173-175; Bueno 2011, 64, no. Cos-09
FIG. 100; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 8; Bueno 2011, tav. XXII.2
314 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos3.02 The East Block. House of the Birds
Habitation. Urban
2/4. Cubiculum
Cementizio. Signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Dividing band: swastika-meander.Bed area: tesserae and fragments at random.
40-20 BC. End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
R.T. Scott in Bruno & Scott 1993, 173-175; Bueno 2011, 64, no. Cos-Va-c
FIG. 100; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 8
315 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos3.03 The East Block. House of the Birds
Habitation. Urban
13/3. Cubiculum
Cementizio. Signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Two bichrome fillets. Field: grid of lozenges 40-20 BC. End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Scott in Bruno & Scott 1993, 173-175; Bueno 2011, 64, no. Cos-IV
FIG. 100; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 8
316 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos3.04 The East Block. House of the Birds
Habitation. Urban
15/2a. Ala Signinum Tesserae: black, green, white
Field: grid of lozenges 40-20 BC. End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
R.T. Scott in Bruno & Scott 1993, 173-175; Bueno 2011, 64, no. Cos-III
FIG. 100; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 8
317 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos3.05 The East Block. House of the Birds
Habitation. Urban
4. Triclinium Signinum Tesserae: white Possible fillets 40-20 BC. End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
R.T. Scott in Bruno & Scott 1993, 173-175
FIG. 100; Bruno & Scott 1993, fig. 8
318 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos4.01 Forum, south-west side. House of Diana
Habitation. Urban
B/4. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 19 cm).Impluvium basin: grid of lozenges.
Augustan period?
Camaiani et al. 2003; Bueno 2011, 66, no. Cos-X
FIG. 101; Cosa V, fig. 4
319 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos4.02 Forum, south-west side. House of Diana
Habitation. Urban
G/8. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Bed area: scattered tesserae.
Probably Augustan period. 1st cent. BC
Camaiani et al. 2003; Bueno 2011, 66, no. Cos-13a-b
FIG. 101; Cosa V, fig. 4, pls. 70-71; Bueno 2011, tav. XXIII.3
320 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos4.03 Forum, south-west side. House of Diana
Habitation. Urban
H/9. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set othogonally), orthogonal layout
Probably Augustan period
Camaiani et al. 2003; Bueno 2011, 66-67, no. Cos-14
FIG. 101; Cosa V, fig. 4, pl. 72; Bueno tav. XXIV.1
321 Italy Tuscany Cosa Cos4.04 Forum, south-west side. House of Diana
Habitation. Urban
Q/16. Portico Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Probably Augustan period
Camaiani et al. 2003; Bueno 2011, 67, no. Cos-16
FIG. 101; Cosa V, fig. 4, pl. 76; Bueno 2011, tav. XXV.1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
322 Italy Tuscany Empoli Emp1.01 Ex-vetreria Del Vivo
Habitation. Urban
Gamma/2 Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black Possible semis of tesserae (set diagonally) House built late 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD. Emp1.01 is ascribed to the second phase: first half of 1st cent. AD (post-Augustan) (stratigraphic data)
Rastrelli 2001, 285; Bueno 2006, 43 and notes 13 and 21; Bueno 2011, 73, no. Emp-I
Rastrelli 2001, fig. 2
According to Bueno, the floor shows scattered white tesserae
323 Italy Tuscany Florence (Florentia)
Flo1.01 Piazza della Repubblica. Via de’ Vecchietti-via Strozzi-via Pescioni-via del Campidoglio. Below the so-called Terme Capitoline. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze
Habitation. Urban
2. Tablinum? Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus spicatum and terracotta tiles (hexagonal): impluvium basin
Field: grid of lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (mainly Greek cross, black centre, set orthognally-irregularly)
Late Republican period. Augustan period
Ciampoltrini & Rendini 2005, 824-825; Bueno 2006, 46; Bueno 2011, 82, no. FI-20
Ciampoltrini & Rendini 2005, fig. 4; Bueno 2006, fig. 5; Bueno 2011, tav. XXXVII.5-XXXVIII.1-2, E.1
324 Italy Tuscany Lucca (Luca) Luc1.01 Chiesa dei Santi Giovanni e Reparata. Battistero di San Giovanni. Museo di Villa Guinigi
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border (chessboard pattern)
Outer fillet of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthgonally). Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
Second half of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence). 1st cent. BC
de Marinis 1993, 104; Ciampoltrini & Rendini 1996, 574-575; Bueno 2011, 100, no. LU-10
de Marinis 1993, fig. 20; Ciampoltrini & Rendini 1996, fig. 2; Bueno 2011, tav. LIV.4, H.3
325 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Savignano sul Panaro
Sav1.01 Podere Melda di Sotto. Via Magazzino
Habitation. Villa
4 Cementizio. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre) in circular composition?
Probably 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD.
della Casa 2013, 44; Maioli 2013, 63-64
della Casa 2013, fig. 36; Maioli 2013, fig. 51, tav. 6.2
Reused together with mosaics of the 4th and the beginning of the 5th cent. AD
326 Italy Tuscany Lucca (Luca) Luc2.01 Chiesa dei Santi Giovanni e Reparata. Area of Santa Reparata
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum and opus tessellatum with inset pieces: central panel
Field: grid of lozenges (irregular) or scattering of tesserae
1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Ciampoltrini & Rendini 1996, 575; Bueno 2011, 100-101, no. LU-11
Ciampoltrini & Rendini 1996, fig. 3; Bueno 2011, tav. LIV.5, H.4
327 Italy Tuscany Lucca (Luca) Luc3.01 Corte delle Uova. Area of the forum
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Frame: extra fillets of tesserae, the outermost and innermost fillets alternating black and white, the central one black. Field: grid of lozenges
First decades of 1st cent. BC. First half of 1st cent. BC
Ciampoltrini & Rendini 2005, 822-823, 825; Bueno 2011, 99, no. LU-04
Ciampoltrini & Rendini 2005, figs. 2-3; Bueno 2011, tav. LII.4, H.1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
328 Italy Tuscany Nomadelfia Noma1.01 Habitation. Rural. Villa
D/6. Triclinium?
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Central panel: rectangle - concentric lozenges with semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre); grid of lozenges with circle - hexafoil in corner
First half of 1st cent. BC
M. Cygielman in Nomadelfia 2004, 27; S. Rafanelli in Nomadelfia 2004, 32, 37; Cygielman & Cuniglio 2005, 315; Bueno 2011, 108, no. Nom-02
Nomadelfia 2004, figs. 6-6 part.; Cygielman & Cuniglio 2005, fig. 1; Bueno 2011, tav. LXI.2
329 Italy Tuscany Nomadelfia Noma1.02 Habitation. Rural. Villa
H/7. Tablinum
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black (3-4 cm)
Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 30 cm)
First half of 1st cent. BC. Post-Neronian
M. Cygielman in Nomadelfia 2004, 27; S. Rafanelli in Nomadelfia 2004, 32, 37; Cygielman & Cuniglio 2005, 315; Bueno 2011, 108, no. Nom-03
Nomadelfia 2004, figs. 6-6 part.; Cygielman & Cuniglio 2005, fig. 1; Bueno 2011, tav. LXI.3
330 Italy Tuscany Nomadelfia Noma1.03 Habitation. Rural. Villa
K/4. Cubiculum
Cemetizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black (3-4 cm)
Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 30 cm)
First half of 1st cent. BC. Post-Neronian
M. Cygielman in Nomadelfia 2004, 27; S. Rafanelli in Nomadelfia 2004, 32, 37; Cygielman & Cuniglio 2005, 315; Bueno 2011, 108, no. Nom-01
Nomadelfia 2004, figs. 6-6 part.; Cygielman & Cuniglio 2005, fig. 1; Bueno 2011, tav. LXI.1
331 Italy Tuscany Settefinestre Set1.01 Villa di Settefinestre. Near Orbetello
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Fragments from fill below rooms 185 and 186, ascribed to room 33 (triclinium) or room 2
Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre) and inset pieces, diagonal layout
First phase: mid-1st cent. BC. Second half of 1st cent. BC
G. De Tommasso in Settefinestre II, 163-164; Bueno 2011, 156, no. Sfn-25
Settefinestre II, fig. 254; Bueno 2011, tav. CIV.3
332 Italy Tuscany Sughereto di Ballantino
Sug1.01 Località Sughereto di Ballantino. Villa Le Colonne
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Fragments from upper rooms, found in the portico surrounding the pool
Opus signinum
Tesserae: dark green, white
Grid of lozenges Villa built in the 2nd cent. BC
Dyson 2002, 215; S. Camaiani in Cosa V, 161
333 Italy Tuscany Ossaia Oss1.01 Habitation. Rural. Villa
Area C: room 10
Battuto. Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Gualtieri 2001, 296-297; Bueno 2011, 113, no. Oss-II
Gualtieri 2001, fig. 2; Bueno 2011, fig. 64
334 Italy Tuscany Pisa (Pisae) Pis1.01 Piazza dei Miracoli. Area 8000, lotto II
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: basin
Grid of lozenges End of 2nd to 1st cent. BC. 1st cent. BC.
Alberti & Paribeni 2005; Bueno 2011, 121, no. PI-III
Alberti & Paribeni 2005, fig. 2
335 Italy Tuscany Pisa (Pisae) Pis2.01 Piazza dei Miracoli
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre), orthogonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Bueno 2006, 43 and note 16; Bueno 2011, 121, no. PI-03
Bueno 2011, tav. LXXIII.1-2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
336 Italy Tuscany Pisa (Pisae) Pis2.02 Piazza dei Miracoli
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border, possibly threshold
Semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre) End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Bueno 2006, 43 and note 16; Bueno 2011, 121, no. PI-04b
Bueno 2011, tav. LXXIII.1
337 Italy Tuscany Populonia Popu1.01 Acropolis. Eastern street. Saggio IX
Habitation. Urban
D1/1. Bathroom
Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Semis of bichrome crosslets, diagonal layout Periodo II, fase c: end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
C. Mascione in Mascione et al. 2003, 21; E. Giorgi in Mascione et al. 2003, 26-28; M.L. Gualandi et al. in Camilli 2006, 251-253; Bueno 2011, 128-129, no. Pop-01
Bueno 2011, tav. LXXVIII.1
Mortar revetment on the walls
338 Italy Tuscany Populonia Popu2.01 Acropolis. North of the ‘Logge’
Habitation? Urban
B3/5. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: threshold (bichrome scale pattern)
Semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout
Periodo II c1: end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
C. Mascione in Mascione et al. 2003, 21; E. Giorgi in Mascione et al. 2003, 26-28; M.L. Gualandi et al. in Camilli 2006, 251-253; Gualandi & Bubba 2007, 143; Bueno 2011, 129-130, no. Pop-04b
Gualandi & Bubba 2007, tav. III.1; Bueno 2011, tav. LXXIX.1-3, L.1-2
Room B6 (caldarium) has the tesserae-in-mortar technique on the walls (semis of tesserae, diagonal layout) and on the front of the first step leading to the bathtub (two fillets of bichrome crosslets: quincunx, black centre, set diagonally)
339 Italy Tuscany Muracci Mur1.01 Northern coast of Monte Argentario. Colle dei Muracci
Habitation. Villa marittima
Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Late Republican period. No later than mid-1st cent. BC.
Pasquinucci 1982, 141, 153; Ciampoltrini & Rendini 1996, 583; Bueno 2011, 107, no. Mur-01
Ciampoltrini & Rendini 1996, fig. 18; Bueno 2011, tav. LX.1
340 Italy Tuscany Roselle (Rusellae)
Ros1.01 Area of the forum. Building C
Curia? 1. Terrace Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae (rectangular): dark grey
Semis of tesserae 2nd cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Pagnini 1998, 107-108; Bueno 2011, 135-136, no. Ros-III
341 Italy Tuscany Roselle (Rusellae)
Ros2.01 South of the amphitheatre. So-called quartiere hellenistico
Habitation. Urban
1 Cementizio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) 2nd cent. BC Laviosa 1965, 101; Bueno 2011, 134-135, no. Ros-I
Laviosa 1965, fig. 30
342 Italy Tuscany Roselle (Rusellae)
Ros2.02 South of the amphitheatre. So-called quar-tiere hellenistico
Habitation. Urban
2 Cementizio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: possible swastika-meander 2nd cent. BC Laviosa 1965, 101; Bueno 2011, 134-135, no. Ros-II
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
343 Italy Tuscany Saturnia Sat1.01 Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Settore I
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Grid of lozenges End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Michelucci 1982, 20; Michelucci 1985, 132; Michelucci 1987-1988, 498; Rendini 2003, 334
344 Italy Tuscany Aia Nuova AiaN1.01 Località Aia Nuova. Near Scansano
Habitation. Rural. Villa
2. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino rosso
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Threshold: scale pattern.Dining area: Central field, front area: grid of lozenges. Central field, rear area: inset pieces.
Mid-1st cent. BC Del Chiaro 1989, 114; Ciampoltrini & Rendini 1996, 580-581, 583; Del Chiaro 1999, 99-100; Bueno 2011, 38-39 (no. AN-01b-c)
Del Chiaro 1989, fig. 4; Ciampoltrini & Rendini 1996, fig. 14; Del Chiaro 1999, fig. 11; Bueno 2011, tav. I.2-5, A.1
345 Italy Tuscany Sestino (Sestinum)
Ses1.01 Chiesa di S. Pancrazio
Habitation. Urban
Area a Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: row of peltae back-to-back with squares in the interstices; fill in squares: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally)
Late Republican period to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Minto 1942, 55-57; Luni, M. 1989, 21-25; Bueno 2011, 147, no. Sest-01
Minto 1942, figs. 2, 4; Luni, M. 1989, fig. 8; Bueno 2011, fig. 95, tav. XCVI.2
346 Italy Tuscany Sestino (Sestinum)
Ses1.02 Chiesa di S. Pancrazio
Habitation. Urban
Area d Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), diagonal layout
Late Republican period to beginning of 1st cent. AD?
Minto 1942, 55-57; Luni, M. 1989, 21-25; Bueno 2011, 147, no. Sest-II
Minto 1942, figs. 2, 4; Luni, M. 1989, fig. 8
347 Italy Tuscany Sestino (Sestinum)
Ses2.01 Area of the Scuola Elementare. Western house
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Linear motifs End of Republican or early Imperial period (no dating evidence)
Luni, M. 1989, 21; Bueno 2011, 147-148, no. Sest-III
348 Italy Tuscany Aiano Aia1.01 Località Aiano. Near Torraccia di Chiusi
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Aula with three apses
Cementizio a base mista. Ceramic fragments are rare
Mixed aggregate: stone and ceramic
Tesserae (double fillets): black, whiteRed and dark paint
Central field: pattern of round-tongued guilloche opened to form eyelets. Side panels: grid of oblong hexagons (honeycomb).Northern apse: Semicircular band: alternating poised squares and circles, strapwork.Southern apse: Field: pattern of staggered rows of adjacent octagons and recumbent rectangles forming lozenges.Western apse: Semicircular band: simple guilloche opened to form eyelets, kantharos as central motif.
End of 4th to beginning of 5th cent. AD (stratigraphy)
Cavalieri et al. 2007, 612, 615-617, 626; Cavalieri et al. 2008, 500-504; Cavalieri 2010
FIG. 96; Cavalieri et al. 2007, figs. 5, 8-11; Cavalieri et al. 2008, figs. 7, 12; Cavalieri 2010, figs. 2, 4-7
349 Italy Tuscany Vetulonia Vet1.01 Via Garibaldi Habitation. Urban
Signinum Tesserae: polychrome
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Built end of 1st cent. BC. Third Style wall paintings in the room
Cygielman 2010, 179-180
Cygielman 2010, fig. 13
350 Italy Umbria Alviano Alv1.01 Località Alviano scalo
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Scasso 5 Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Around 50 BC (finds, impluvium type)
M.A. Tomei in Ville e insediamenti 1983, (no. 30), 205-206, 208; M. Archer in Ville e insediamenti 1983, 220-223
Ville e insediamenti 1983, fig. 50
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
351 Italy Umbria Alviano Alv1.02 Località Alviano scalo
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Scasso 6 Opus signinum
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: border
Main field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Around 50 BC (finds, impluvium type)
M.A. Tomei in Ville e insediamenti 1983, (no. 30), 205-206, 208; M. Archer in Ville e insediamenti 1983, 220-223
Ville e insediamenti 1983, fig. 52
352 Italy Umbria Alviano Alv1.03 Località Alviano scalo
Habitation. Rural. Villa
B Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Around 50 BC (finds, impluvium type)
M.A. Tomei in Ville e insediamenti 1983, (no. 30), 205-206, 208; M. Archer in Ville e insediamenti 1983, 220-223
Ville e insediamenti 1983, fig. 56
353 Italy Umbria Alviano Alv1.04 Località Alviano scalo
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Atrium Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: borders
Main field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Around 50 BC (finds, impluvium type)
M.A. Tomei in Ville e insediamenti 1983, (no. 30), 205-206, 208; M. Archer in Ville e insediamenti 1983, 220-223
Ville e insediamenti 1983, fig. 60, tav. Xb.
354 Italy Umbria Città di Castello (Tifernum Tiberinum)
Cit1.01 Via del Borghesi 4
Signino Tesserae: black, white
Field: pattern of eight-lozenge stars and squares making poised squares; fill in squares: quatrefoil or poised concave square with bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally); fill in poised squares: bichrome crosslet (black centre).Field: grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally).
Late Republican period (stylistic criteria)
Scarpignato 2001, 328, 333
FIG. 102; Scarpignato 2001, fig. 2
355 Italy Umbria Colfiorito di Foligno (Plestia)
Col1.01 Next to the forum
Habitation. Urban
h/8. Cubiculum (right side)
Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Central panel: concentric squares - pseudo-shield of lozenges; pelta with scattering of tesserae in spandrel
First phase: 40-20 BC (dating evidence)
Bonomi Ponzi 2005, 191-193, 195; Occhilupo 2009, 80
FIG. 104; Bonomi Ponzi 2005, fig. 4; Occhilupo 2009, fig. 4
356 Italy Umbria Colfiorito di Foligno (Plestia)
Col1.02 Next to the forum
Habitation. Urban
7. Cubiculum. Upper floor
Cocciopesto Tesserae (irregular): green
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Second phase: end of 1st cent. AD
Bonomi Ponzi 2005, 191-193, 195; Occhilupo 2009, 80
Occhilupo 2009, fig. 5
357 Italy Umbria Gualdo Tadino (Tadinum)
Gua1.01 West of the Via Flaminia
Habitation. Urban
Below room 9 Cementizio di calcare
Stone aggregate: limestone
Tesserae: black Grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and tilted squares; fill: tessera
First phase: beginning of 1st cent. BC. Terminus ante quem of the mid-1st cent. BC
Sisani 2009 FIG. 108; Sisani 2009, figs. 3, 10
358 Italy Umbria Gualdo Tadino (Tadinum)
Gua1.02 West of the Via Flaminia
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cementizio a base laterizia
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field, western end: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre)
Second phase: mid-1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Sisani 2009, 51 FIG. 106; Sisani 2009, fig. 2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
359 Italy Umbria Gualdo Tadino (Tadinum)
Gua1.03 West of the Via Flaminia
Habitation. Urban
5. Tablinum? Cementizio a base laterizia
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Concentric squares - pseudo-shield of lozenges; pelta in spandrel
Second phase: mid-1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Sisani 2009 FIGS. 106-108; Sisani 2009, figs. 2, 4, 10
360 Italy Umbria Gualdo Tadino (Tadinum)
Gua1.04 West of the Via Flaminia
Habitation. Urban
2. Triclinium? Cementizio a base laterizia
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Central field: in concentric squares, surrounding a concentric composition: quartercircle and diagonal line along the diagonals; at centre: circle - concave poised square bisected by an orthogonal cross
Second phase: mid-1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Sisani 2009 FIGS. 106, 108; Sisani 2009, figs. 2, 5, 10.
361 Italy Umbria Gualdo Tadino (Tadinum)
Gua1.05 West of the Via Flaminia
Habitation. Urban
3. Triclinium? Cementizio a base laterizia
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Band: semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthognally), diagonal layout. Fillet of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), fillet of tesserae. Central panel: concentric squares - spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally)
Second phase: mid-1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Sisani 2009 FIGS. 106, 108; Sisani 2009, figs. 2, 6, 10
362 Italy Umbria Gualdo Tadino (Tadinum)
Gua1.06 West of the Via Flaminia
Habitation. Urban
6. Cubiculum Cementizio a base laterizia
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Bed area: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square.
Second phase: mid-1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Sisani 2009 FIGS. 106, 108; Sisani 2009, figs. 2, 10
363 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub1.01 Località Guastuglia. Domus 1
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout. Border of central panel: concentric squares - spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Central panel: concentric squares - rosette with multiple corollas: quatrefoil at centre, four petals with curved point and four trifid petals; circles surround and intersect the petals
Caesarian period Manconi & Scaleggi 1995, 111-122
FIGS. 109-110; Manconi & Scaleggi 1995, figs. 2-4
364 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub1.02 Località Guastuglia. Domus 1
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Outer border (northern and southern sides): semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (black centre), diagonal layout. Inner border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (black centre). Central panel: concentric squares - concentric octagons; fill between octagons and inner concentric squares: row of concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre); plant with stems and leaves in corner between outer concentric squares and octagons; concentric squares - concentric circles; bichrome crosslet (black centre) in corner between inner concentric squares and circles; concentric seven-lozenge star as central motif; fill in innermost lozenge: tessera; fill between lozenges and circles: bichrome crosslet (black centre)
Caesarian period Manconi & Scaleggi 1995, 111-122
FIGS. 109, 111; Manconi & Scaleggi 1995, figs. 2, 5-6
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
365 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub2.01 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone A and B
Baths B Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary dating)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 85-86, 102
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, fig. 4
366 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub2.02 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone A and B
Baths E Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.Grid of lozenges.
Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary dating)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 85-86, 102
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, fig. 4
367 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub2.03 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone A and B
Baths F Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary dating)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 85-86, 102
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, fig. 4
368 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub3.01 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone C and D
Habitation. Urban
L. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Porticoes: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary date)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 92-97, 102
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, tav. IV, VI
369 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub3.02 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone C and D
Habitation. Urban
P. Cubiculum on either side of central area
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Central area: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Thresholds to bedrooms: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Bed areas: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary date)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 92-97, 102
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, tav. IV
370 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub3.03 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone C and D
Habitation. Urban
S. Corridor Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary date)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 92-97, 102
371 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub3.04 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone C and D
Habitation. Urban
T Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), diagonal layout
Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary date)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 92-97, 102
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, tav. V, VII.1
372 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub3.05 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone C and D
Habitation. Urban
U Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary date)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 92-97, 102
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, tav. V
373 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub3.06 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone C and D
Habitation. Urban
a. Portico? Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary date)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 92-97, 102
374 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub3.07 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone C and D
Habitation. Urban
c Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary date)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 92-97, 102
375 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub3.08 Via degli Ortacci. Below the hospital. Zone C and D
Habitation. Urban
d Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Second half of 1st cent. BC (preliminary date)
Braconi & Manconi 1982-1983, 92-97, 102
376 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub4.01 Zona Case popolari. Via Buozzi
Habitation. Urban
1 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 16 cm)
1st cent. BC (stylistic criteria)
Cenciaioli 2011, 586-587
Cenciaioli 2011, figs. 7-8
377 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub4.02 Zona Case popolari. Via Buozzi
Habitation. Urban
2 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: cubes in perspective 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Cenciaioli 2011, 586-587
Cenciaioli 2011, figs. 7, 9
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
378 Italy Umbria Gubbio (Iguvium)
Gub4.03 Zona Case popolari. Via Buozzi
Habitation. Urban
3 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: green, white
Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Pelta
1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Cenciaioli 2011, 586-587
Cenciaioli 2011, figs. 7, 9
379 Italy Umbria Lugnano in Teverina
Lug1.01 Poggio Gramignano
Habitation. Rural. Villa
6 Battuto di laterizi triturati. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm)
Third quarter of 1st cent. BC (stylistic criteria, wall paintings)
Monacchi 1999, 425
Monacchi 1999, pls. 77-81, figs. 63-64
380 Italy Umbria Orvieto (Volsinii)
Orv1.01 Campo della Fiera
Temple Vestibule. East
Signino (rosato)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Scattered bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre)
Third quarter of 1st cent. BC
Stopponi 2007, 498-499; Giontella 2009
Stopponi 2007, fig. 27; Giontella 2009, fig. 4
The temple has a terminus ante quem of the 4th cent. BC
381 Italy Umbria Orvieto (Volsinii)
Orv1.02 Campo della Fiera
Temple Cella. West Signino (rosato)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: border
First zone: scattering of crosslets.Second zone: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout.
Third quarter of 1st cent. BC
Stopponi 2007, 498-499; Giontella 2009
Stopponi 2007, fig. 26; Giontella 2009, fig. 5
The temple has a terminus ante quem of the 4th cent. BC
382 Italy Umbria Orvieto (Volsinii)
Orv2.01 Campo della Fiera. North of temple
Corridor Signino TesseraeRectangular tesseraeInset pieces
Semis of crosslets Third quarter of 1st cent. BC
Giontella 2009, 114 Giontella 2009, fig. 6
383 Italy Umbria Penna in Teverina
PenT1.01 Località Pennavecchia
Habitation. Rural. Villa
C Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate: limestone
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre) (distance: ca. 14 cm)
Augustan period (stylistic criteria)
A. Martin in Ville e insediamenti 1983, (no. 32), 260, 263, 268
Ville e insediamenti 1983, fig. 70
384 Italy Umbria Perugia (Perusia)
Peru1.01 Via Caporali Habitation? Signino nero. Signino scuro
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: ca. 20 cm)
Second half of 2nd cent. BC (stylistic criteria)
Feruglio 1991, 228-229; Cenciaioli 2001; Cenciaioli 2005, 210-211; Cenciaioli 2009, 223
Feruglio 1991, figs. 174, 179-180; Cenciaioli 2001, fig. 3; Cenciaioli 2005, fig. 7; Cenciaioli 2009, fig. 2
385 Italy Umbria Perugia (Perusia)
Peru2.01 Località Valcaprara (Podere Piaggia)
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Eastern room Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Double swastika-meander.Spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a black crosslet.
First phase: 1st cent. AD (finds)
A. Rastrelli in Ville e insediamenti 1983, 64, (no. 10)
Ville e insediamenti 1983, fig. 12
386 Italy Umbria Spello (Hispellum)
Spel1.01 Località Orticello. Casa Silvi
Habitation. Suburban. Villa
A Opus signinum
Tesserae: grey Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 20 cm)
End of 1st cent. BC (historical criteria)
L. Sensi in Ville e insediamenti 1983, (no. 20), 110-111, 116
Ville e insediamenti 1983, tav. IIIb
387 Italy Umbria Todi (Tuder) Tod1.01 Palazzo Ciuffelli Habitation. Urban
Signino bianco
Stone aggregate: limestone
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: band
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Bergamini 1989, 12-14; Tascio 1989, 63-65; Bergamini Simoni 2001, 157-158
Bergamini 1989, fig. 6
388 Italy The Marches
Castelleone di Suasa (Suasa)
CastSu1.01 South-west of the amphitheatre. Below the Domus dei Coiedii
Habitation. Urban
Below room AO
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: scale pattern
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
De Maria 1996, 404 and note 14, 413-414; De Maria 2009, 172-183
De Maria 1996, fig. 16
Lost
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
389 Italy The Marches
Pesaro (Pisaurum)
Pes1.01 Palazzo Montani Habitation? Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Possible swastika-meander Late Republican to early Imperial period (no dating evidence)
Mercando 1984, 181, 183, 190 (no. 5); Di Cocco 2004, 97; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 53
Mercando 1984, figs. 9-10
390 Italy The Marches
Pesaro (Pisaurum)
Pes2.01 Palazzo Comunale. Near the Church of San Ubaldo
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Republican period? (no dating evidence)
Mercando 1984, 181, 183, 199 (no. 18); Di Cocco 2004, 99-100; Mazzeo Saracino 2005, 53
Mercando 1984, fig. 26
391 Italy The Marches
Pesaro (Pisaurum)
Pes3.01 Via Mazzolari Habitation. Urban
I Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
First border: row with alternating semis of tesserae (set orthogonally, 3 x 3 tesserae) and bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally, somewhat irregularly). Second border: row with alternating semis of tesserae (set orthogonaly, 3 x 3 tesserae) and bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally, somewhat irregularly). Rectangular field, tripartite: Northern panel: Border: row of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally, somewhat irregularly). Panel: square - concentric poised squares; fill: bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black or white centre, set orthogonally). Central rectangular panel: Border on three sides (not towards the southern panel, only fillet of tesserae here): row of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black or white centre, set orthogonally or diagonally). Panel: rectangle - concentric lozenges, bisected by an orthogonal cross; fill: bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black or white centre, mainly set diagonally) and inset pieces, some used as centre of crosslets. Southern panel: Border on three sides (not towards the rectangular central panel): row of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black or white centre, set orthogonally, somewhat irregularly). Panel: concentric circles - hexafoil; fill: inset pieces
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Lani & Tassinari 2011
FIG. 112; Lani & Tassinari 2011, figs. 2-3
392 Italy The Marches
La Pineta LaPin1.01 Località La Pineta. Near Porto Recanati
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges; fill: tessera First decades of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
Mercando 1979a, 190; Mercando 1979b, 35
Mercando 1979a, fig. 109; Mercando 1979b, tav. 4
393 Italy The Marches
Senigallia (Sena Gallica)
Sen1.01 Archeological area “La Fenice”
Habitation. Urban
East side of atrium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Augustan period Area archeologica e Museo La Fenice 2003, 30-32; Trebellini 2008, 23
Area archeologica e Museo La Fenice 2003, 31 figs. 1, 3
394 Italy The Marches
Senigallia (Sena Gallica)
Sen1.02 Archeological area “La Fenice”
Habitation. Urban
South-east part of house
Cocciopesto Diagonal lines.Meanders.
Augustan period Area archeologica e Museo La Fenice 2003, 30-32; Trebellini 2008, 23
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
395 Italy Lazio Alatri (Aletrium)
Ala1.01 Pseudo-shield of lozenges Carfora et al. 2011, 405 note 32
396 Italy Lazio Albano Laziale
AlbL1.01 Località S. Maria della Stella
Habitation. Rural. Villa
40 Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: parallel rows of tesserae End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD (stratigraphic data)
Caserta 2006, 169-170
Caserta 2006, fig. 6
397 Italy Lazio Albano Laziale
AlbL1.02 Località S. Maria della Stella
Habitation. Rural. Villa
41 Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Grid of lozenges End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD (stratigraphic data)
Caserta 2006, 169-170
398 Italy Lazio Albano Laziale
AlbL2.01 Località Cavallacci
Habitation. Rural. Villa
B/LVIII Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Chiarucci & Succi 2011, 560-561; Aglietti & Cuccurullo 2014
Chiarucci & Succi 2011, fig. 2; Aglietti & Cuccurullo 2014, figs. 2-3
Later covered by floor in opus sectile
399 Italy Lazio Anzio (Antium)
Anz1.01 Area of the Arco Muto
A Cocciopesto. Signino (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 8 cm)
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1975, 21 (no.1)
Morricone Matini 1975, tav. XXIII
400 Italy Lazio Anzio (Antium)
Anz1.02 Area of the Arco Muto
B Cocciopesto (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1975, 21-22 (no. 2)
Morricone Matini 1975, tav. XXIII-XXIV
401 Italy Lazio Anzio (Antium)
Anz2.01 Area of the Lighthouse
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Lower level Cocciopisto. Signino
Tesserae: black, whiteInset piecesRed paint
Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges. Central field: scattering of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre), tesserae and inset pieces
Mid-2nd cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Morricone Matini 1971, 11 (no. 29); Morricone Matini 1975, 43-45 (nos. 35)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. IX-X; Morricone Matini 1975, tav. XXXVII-XXXVIII
402 Italy Lazio Anzio (Antium)
Anz2.02 Area of the Lighthouse
Habitation. Rural. Villa
D Cocciopisto. Signino
Tesserae: black, whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: border of central fieldRed paint
Field: grid of lozenges. Central field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally) and inset pieces, diagonal layout
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Morricone Matini 1971, 14 (no. 52); Morricone Matini 1975, 29-30 (no. 8)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. V, XIV; Morricone Matini 1975, tav. XXVI-XXVII
403 Italy Lazio Anzio (Antium)
Anz2.03 Area of the Lighthouse
Habitation. Rural. Villa
I Cocciopisto. Signino
Tesserae: black, whiteIrregular and rectangular tesserae: fieldOpus tessellatum: central field
Mat at southern corner: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout (distance: 3/4 cm).At western corner of room: grid of lozenges.
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Morricone Matini 1971, 14-15 (no. 57); Morricone Matini 1975, 35 (no. 18)
Morricone Matini 1975, tav. XXXI-XXXII
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
404 Italy Lazio Ardea Ard1.01 North-east of the acropol. Località Campetto
Nymphaeum? Signinum Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC Morricone Matini 1971, 15-16 (no. 67); Morselli & Tortorici 1982, 90-91 (no. 86); Vassal 2006, 138-139 (no. 168)
405 Italy Lazio Bolsena (Volsinii Novi)
Bols1.01 Poggio Moscini. Maison aux Salles souterraines
Habitation. Urban
18/B Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges; rosette in corner Rooms 18 and 16 were added in the period between the mid-1st cent. BC and mid-1st cent. AD
Andreau et al. 1970, 210-212; Barbet 1985, 10; Vassal 2006, 142 (no. 187)
Andreau et al. 1970, fig. 18
406 Italy Lazio Bolsena (Volsinii Novi)
Bols1.02 Poggio Moscini. Maison aux Salles souterraines
Habitation. Urban
16b/E Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Central field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Rooms 18 and 16 were added in the period between the mid-1st cent. BC and mid-1st cent. AD
Andreau et al. 1970, 210-212; Barbet 1985, 10
Andreau et al. 1970, fig. 18
407 Italy Lazio Cassino (Casinum)
Cass1.01 Località Agnone Sanctuary V. Cult room Cementizio. Tritume fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Floral motifs Ca. 280-250 BC De Cristofaro & Di Renzo 2004, 811-812
De Cristofaro & Di Renzo 2004, figs. 6-7
408 Italy Lazio Castrum Novum
CastNL1.01 Castellina Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Gianfrotta 1972, 134-136 (no. 100).
409 Italy Lazio Collatia Coll1.01 Località Fosso di Montegiardino
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Grid of lozenges First phase: pre-Augustan period
Quilici 1974, 391-392 (no. 242)
410 Italy Lazio Collatia Coll1.02 Località Fosso di Montegiardino
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Possible semis of tesserae.South-east zone: lozenges.
First phase: pre-Augustan period
Quilici 1974, 391-392 (no. 242)
411 Italy Lazio Collatia Coll1.03 Località Fosso di Montegiardino
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Similar to Coll1.01-1.02 First phase: pre-Augustan period
Quilici 1974, 391-392 (no. 242)
412 Italy Lazio Cures Sabini (Fara Sabina)
Cur1.01 Colle dei Pozzaroli
Habitation. Villa
Signino Grid of lozenges Republican period
Muzzioli 1980, 78-79 (no. 9)
413 Italy Lazio Ferentino (Ferentinum)
Fer1.01 Below the Palazzo Giorgi Roffi Isabelli
Fountain? Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Border: clusters of three and four tesserae.Main field: parallel rows of tesserae. Motif off-centre: semicircle
Mid-2nd cent. BC
Frasca, R. & Aglietti 2011
Frasca, R. & Aglietti 2011, figs. 3-5
414 Italy Lazio Fiano Romano
Fia1.01 Via Tiberina km 19,200, ‘della Standa’
Habitation. Rural. Villa
11. Tablinum? Field: grid of lozenges 2nd to 1st cent. BC
De Franceschini 2005, 270-272 (no. 98)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 98.5
415 Italy Lazio Fiano Romano
Fia1.02 Via Tiberina km 19,200, ‘della Standa’
Habitation. Rural. Villa
12. Triclinium?
Field: semis of crosslets, orthogonal layout 2nd to 1st cent. BC
De Franceschini 2005, 270-272 (no. 98)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 98.5
416 Italy Lazio Formia (Formiae)
Form1.01 Via Vitruvio. Piazza della Vittoria
Habitation. Rural. Villa
X (or C) Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre, set orthogonally) with alternating T-shapes and tesserae in outmost row, diagonal layout
End of 2nd cent. BC
Cassieri 2003, 221-222; Cassieri 2007, 34
Cassieri 2007, tav. II, tav. V.3
417 Italy Lazio Formia (Formiae)
Form1.02 Via Vitruvio. Piazza della Vittoria
Habitation. Rural. Villa
E (or D) Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges End of 2nd cent. BC
Cassieri 2003, 221-222; Cassieri 2007, 34
Cassieri 2003, fig. 3; Cassieri 2007, tav. II, tav. V.1-2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
418 Italy Lazio Formia (Formiae)
Form2.01 Galleria “Vitruvius”
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Meander End of 2nd cent. BC
Cassieri 2007, 39
419 Italy Lazio Formia (Formiae)
Form3.01 Ex Hotel Ariston Habitation. Rural. Villa
E Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (alternating black and white centre).Threshold towards room F: fillet, unidentifiable motifs.
First decades of 1st cent. BC
Cassieri & Pirrone 2010
420 Italy Lazio Formia (Formiae)
Form3.02 Ex Hotel Ariston Habitation. Rural. Villa
H Signino Tesserae: black Grid of lozenges First decades of 1st cent. BC
Cassieri & Pirrone 2010
Cassieri & Pirrone 2010, fig. 7
421 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre1.01 Baths Baths A1 Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
First phase: mid-3rd cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Tsiolis 2006, 243-244, 250; Vincenti 2008, 410-414; Vincenti 2012, 278-279; Tsiolis 2013, 97
Vincenti 2008, fig. 7; Tsiolis 2013, fig. 14
422 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre1.02 Baths Baths A2 Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteTerracotta slabs (lozenge-shaped, scales): south-east corner, central partOpus figlinum: border on west side
Border on north and west sides: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Central and western part on south side: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
First phase: mid-3rd cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Tsiolis 2006, 243-244, 250; Vincenti 2008, 410-414; Vincenti 2012, 278-279; Tsiolis 2013, 97-99
Vincenti 2008, fig. 7; Tsiolis 2013, fig. 16
423 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre1.03 Baths Baths 9. Women’s section. Apo-dyterium?
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), diagonal layout
Second phase: first half of 2nd cent. BC. 185-150 BC
Tsiolis 2006, 243-244, 250; Vincenti 2008, 410-414; Vincenti 2012
Vincenti 2008, fig. 7; Vincenti 2012, fig. 2
Personal observation of floor
424 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre1.04 Baths Baths 10. Women’s section. Tepidarium
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Second phase: first half of 2nd cent. BC. 185-150 BC
Tsiolis 2006, 243-244, 250; Vincenti 2008, 410-414; Vincenti 2012
Vincenti 2008, fig. 7; Vincenti 2012, fig. 3
Personal observation of floor
425 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre1.05 Baths Baths 11. Women’s section. Caldarium
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Second phase: first half of 2nd cent. BC. 185-150 BC
Tsiolis 2006, 243-244, 250; Vincenti 2008, 410-414; Vincenti 2012
Vincenti 2008, fig. 7; Vincenti 2012, fig. 4
Personal observation of floor
426 Italy Lazio Trevi Tre1.01 West of the Chiesa di San Nicola
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Quilici Gigli 1987, 148
Quilici Gigli 1987, fig. 13
427 Italy Lazio Trevi Tre2.01 Along the road leading to Ponte Can Teodoro
Habitation? Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: thresholds
Swastika-meander End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Quilici Gigli 1987, 148-151
Quilici Gigli 1987, fig. 14
428 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre2.01 Domus 7 Habitation. Urban
G. Tablinum. Lower floor
Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 3rd cent. BC. Mid-3rd cent. BC
Coarelli 1995, 18-21; Vassal 2006, 148 (no. 219); Battaglini & Diosono 2010, 225
Coarelli 1995, figs. 4-5
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
429 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre2.02 Domus 7 Habitation. Urban
G. Tablinum. Upper floor
Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Coarelli 1995, 18-21
Coarelli 1995, fig. 5
430 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre2.03 Domus 7 Habitation. Urban
E. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (apart from band along the eastern and southern walls).Dining area: Central field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Coarelli 1995, 18-21; Vassal 2006, 148 (no. 220)
Coarelli 1995, figs. 5-6; Battaglini & Diosono 2010, fig. 7
Personal observation of floor
431 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre2.04 Domus 7 Habitation. Urban
F1. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Border: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Central field: grid of lozenges.
First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Coarelli 1995, 18-21; Vassal 2006, 148 (no. 221)
Coarelli 1995, figs. 5-7; Battaglini & Diosono 2010, fig. 7
Personal observation of floor
432 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre2.05 Domus 7 Habitation. Urban
F. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessel-latum: border (defensive wall with towers)
Central field, tripartite: Central panel and side panels: grid of lozenges, the grids of the side panels orientated 90°
First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Coarelli 1995, 18-21; Vassal 2006, 148-149 (no. 222)
Coarelli 1995, figs. 5, 8-9
Personal observation of floor
433 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre3.01 Domus 8 Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Coarelli 1995, 21 note 24
Coarelli 1995, fig. 15
434 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre3.02 Domus 8 Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Coarelli 1995, 21 note 24
Coarelli 1995, fig. 15
The identification of the motif is based on a photograph
435 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre4.01 Domus 11 Habitation. Urban
Atrium Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteTerracotta tiles (hexagonal): impluvium basin
Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Mid-2nd cent. BC
Battaglini & Diosono 2010, fig. 4
Personal observation of floor
436 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre4.02 Domus 11 Habitation. Urban
Room located to the south of the atrium
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Mid-2nd cent. BC
Battaglini & Diosono 2010, fig. 4
Personal observation of floor
437 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre4.03 Domus 11 Habitation. Urban
Room located to the south of Fre4.02
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Outer border: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Inner border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Central field: scale pattern
Mid-2nd cent. BC
Battaglini & Diosono 2010, fig. 4
Personal observation of floor
438 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre5.01 Domus 13 Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Coarelli 1995, 21 note 24
Coarelli 1995, fig. 14
439 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre6.01 Domus 17 Habitation. Urban
Atrium Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteTerracotta tiles
Impluvium rim: grid of lozenges Battaglini & Diosono 2010, fig. 4
Personal observation of floor
440 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre7.01 Domus 19 Habitation. Urban
First room to the right following the atrium/entrance area
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Central panel: square with central swastika Personal observation of floor
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
441 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre8.01 Northern sector. Museo di Ceprano
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: meander.Field: scale pattern.
Coarelli 1995, 21; De Albentiis & Furiani 1997, 38
Coarelli 1995, fig. 13; De Albentiis & Furiani 1997, p. 39
442 Italy Lazio Gabii Gab1.01 Sanctuary of Juno
Sanctuary Room to the west of the temenos
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Inscription in Latin: N? T Probably first half of 2nd cent. BC
Almagro-Gorbea 1982, 27, 607; Brem 2000, 152
Almagro-Gorbea 1982, fig. 5, lám. VII.4
443 Italy Lazio Lanuvio (Lanuvium)
Lan1.01 Via Laviniense. Particella 54
Habitation. Rural. Villa
D. Triclinium Signino Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) End of 2nd cent. BC
Ghini 1995, 487
444 Italy Lazio Lanuvio (Lanuvium)
Lan2.01 Via Laviniense. Particella 854
Habitation. Rural. Villa. Association house?
D Signino Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Late Republican period
Ghini 1995, 492 Ghini 1995, fig. 11
445 Italy Lazio Lanuvio (Lanuvium)
Lan3.01 Between the Via Gramsci and Via S. Maria della Pace
Habitation? Rural
D Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Two fillets 2nd cent. BC Attenni 2010a, 273-276; Attenni 2010b, 316
Attenni 2010a, fig. 7; Attenni 2010b, fig. 8
446 Italy Lazio Lucus Feroniae
Lucu1.01 Via Tiberina. Villa dei Volusii
Habitation. Rural. Villa
21 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Swastika-meander 1st cent. BC De Franceschini 2005, 275, 278-279, 282 (no. 99)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 99.27
447 Italy Lazio Marcellina Marc1.01 Località S. Maria in Monte Dominici
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout 1st cent. BC Moscetti et al. 2003, 154
Moscetti et al. 2003, p. 156
448 Italy Lazio Minturnae Mint1.01 South of the basilica
Habitation? Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period
Paper by G.R. Bellini, 7º Incontro di Studi sul Lazio e la Sabina, Roma, 9-11 marzo 2010; Bellini & Sposito 2010, 411-412
Bellini & Sposito 2010, fig. 1
449 Italy Lazio Minturnae Mint2.01 Near the market Habitation? Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Republican period
Paper by G.R. Bellini, 7º Incontro di Studi sul Lazio e la Sabina, Roma, 9-11 marzo 2010; Bellini & Sposito 2010, 411-412
450 Italy Lazio Minturnae Mint3.01 Domus del mercato
Habitation? Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally)
Republican period
Paper by G.R. Bellini, 7º Incontro di Studi sul Lazio e la Sabina, Roma, 9-11 marzo 2010; Bellini & Sposito 2010, 411-412
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
451 Italy Lazio Minturnae Mint4.01 Tesserae: white Border/field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Field/main field: grid of lozenges
Republican period
Paper by G.R. Bellini, 7º Incontro di Studi sul Lazio e la Sabina, Roma, 9-11 marzo 2010; Bellini & Sposito 2010, 411-412
452 Italy Lazio Monte Porzio Catone
MonP1.01 Chiesetta di S. Antonino
Tomb building?
Chapel to the right
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout
Valenti 2001, 575-577; Valenti 2003, 202-203 (no. 331); Vassal 2006, 154 (no. 250)
Valenti 2001, fig. 1; Valenti 2003, fig. 160
The floor was reused in the church
453 Italy Lazio Monte Porzio Catone
MonP1.02 Chiesetta di S. Antonino
Tomb building?
Chapel to the right
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of lozenges Valenti 2001, 575-577; Valenti 2003, 202-203 (no. 331); Vassal 2006, 154 (no. 251)
Valenti 2001, fig. 2; Valenti 2003, fig. 161
The floor was reused in the church
454 Italy Lazio Monte Porzio Catone
MonP2.01 Collegio Nazionale/i Talolacci/Villa Lucidi
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Room in the bath building
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Valenti 2003, 210-211 (no. 367)
Valenti 2003, fig. 174
455 Italy Lazio Nomentum Nom1.01 Casali di Mentana, point 66 on map (vicinity of the Via A. Gramsci)
Signinum Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Pala 1976, 57 Pala 1976, fig. 126
456 Italy Lazio Nomentum Nom2.01 Casali di Mentana, via A. Gramsci
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Grid of lozenges End of Republican period or beginning of Imperial period
Moscetti & Greggi 2004, 182
Moscetti & Greggi 2004, 185-186
457 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm1.01 Valle dell’Acropoli Minore. Domus I
Habitation. Urban
c. Cubiculum Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: white Antechamber: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges.Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Bed area: grid of lozenges.
2nd cent. BC. City destroyed 81 BC
Quilici Gigli 1996, 546; Carfora et al. 2008, 216-222, 236, 239-241; Carfora et al. 2010, 235-236
FIGS. 113-114; Carfora et al. 2008, figs. 21-25, 31, 45; Carfora et al. 2010, fig. 4; Carfora et al. 2011, fig. 3
458 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm1.02 Valle dell’Acropoli Minore. Domus I
Habitation. Urban
f. Cubiculum Cementizio. Battuto. Cotto, calcare, calcare colorato
Possible mixed aggregate: ceramic, stone
Tesserae: green, whiteTiles (lozenge-shaped): fieldOpus tessellatum: motif in corner (dolphin)
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: caduceus at centre, combined with lozenge-shaped tiles and opus tessellatum
2nd cent. BC. City destroyed 81 BC
Quilici Gigli 1996, 546; Carfora et al. 2008, 216-222, 236, 239-241; Carfora et al. 2010, 235-236
FIGS. 113-115; Carfora et al. 2008, figs. 15-20, 31, 45; Carfora et al. 2010, figs. 4-5
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
459 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm1.03 Valle dell’Acropoli Minore. Domus I
Habitation. Urban
m Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: dark Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 2nd cent. BC. City destroyed 81 BC
Quilici Gigli 1996, 546; Carfora et al. 2008, 216-222, 236, 239-241; Carfora et al. 2010, 235-236
FIG. 113; Carfora et al. 2008, figs. 15-25, 31, 45
460 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm2.01 Valle dell’Acropoli Minore. Quarto terrazzo. Street from Acropoli Minore to Porta Serrone di Bove. Domus II
Habitation. Urban
Sidewalk Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 24-26 cm)
2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC
Quilici Gigli 1996, 547-548; Carfora et al. 2008, 210; S. Ferrante in Carfora et al. 2011, 403
Carfora et al. 2008, figs. 4, 6-8
461 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm3.01 Edificio I Habitation. Urban
Atrium Cementizio Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae P. Carfora in Carfora et al. 2011, 402
462 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm4.01 Near the baths. Along the decumanus
Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae P. Carfora in Carfora et al. 2011, 403
Carfora et al. 2011, fig. 8 (bottom, left)
463 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost1.01 Regio I. Insula VIII, 7 and 8. Caseggiato a taberne
Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Grid of lozenges First half of 1st cent. BC
Becatti 1961, 18 (no. 19); Morricone Matini 1971, 11 (no. 30)
Becatti 1961, fig. 9, tav. VI; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. I
464 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost2.01 Regio I. Insula IX. Domus A (below the Caseggiato a pianta basilicale)
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera or inset piece
End of 2nd cent. BC
Becatti 1961, 19 (no. 23); Morricone Matini 1971, 14 (no. 42); Vassal 2006, 165-166 (no. 313)
Becatti 1961, pl. IV.23; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. III.42
465 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost2.02 Regio I, Insula IX. Domus A (below the Caseggiato a pianta basilicale)
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Outer border: scattered tesserae. Border of central field: grid of lozenges. Central field: rectangle - lozenge with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera; scattered tesserae and inset pieces in spandrel
End of 2nd cent. BC
Becatti 1961, 19-20 (no. 24); Morricone Matini 1971, 14 (no. 43); Vassal 2006, 166 (no. 314)
Becatti 1961, pl. IV.24; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. III.43
466 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost3.01 Regio III. Insula II. Edificio a peristilio, first phase
West of the peristyle
Cocciopesto. Signino (rossiccio)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) with T-shapes in outmost rows, diagonal layout
End of 2nd cent. BC
Becatti 1961, 95, no. 162; Morricone Matini 1971, 14 (no. 46); Vassal 2006, 166 (no. 317)
Becatti 1961, pl. III; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. IV.46
467 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost3.02 Regio III. Insula II. Edificio a peristilio, first phase
Cocciopesto. Signino (rossiccio)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of 2nd cent. BC
Becatti 1961, 95, no. 163; Morricone Matini 1971, 14 (no. 45); Vassal 2006, 166 (no. 315)
Becatti 1961, pl. III; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. IV.45
468 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost3.03 Regio III. Insula II. Edificio a peristilio, first phase. Antiquarium
Cocciopesto. Signino (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally), orthogonal layout
End of 2nd cent. BC
Becatti 1961, 95, no. 164; Morricone Matini 1971, 14 (no. 47); Vassal 2006, 166 (no. 316)
Becatti 1961, pl. III; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. IV.47
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
469 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost4.01 Beneath ‘Schola du Trajan’. La Maison aux Bucranes
Habitation. Urban
Sondage E, F, S. ‘Tablinum’
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) with T-shapes in outmost rows, orthogonal layout
Around the mid-1st cent. BC
Morard 2003; Perrier 2003; Pellegrino et al. 2005, 799-800; Vassal 2006, 166-167 (no. 318); Morard 2007, 59-64
Morard 2003, fig. 4; Pellegrino et al. 2005, fig. 6; Morard 2007, figs. 63, 70, 75
470 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost4.02 Beneath ‘Schola du Trajan’. La Maison aux Bucranes
Habitation. Urban
Sondages T. Reception room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges Around the mid-1st cent. BC
Morard 2003; Perrier 2003; Pellegrino et al. 2005, 799-800; Morard 2007, 59-64
Morard 2007, figs. 59-60, 71
471 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost5.01 Region V. Insula V, 2. Taberna dell’Invidioso
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Mid-3rd cent. BC or shortly after (stratigraphic data)
Carta et al. 1987, 12, 21-22, 27-28
Carta et al. 1987, figs. 13, 23
472 Italy Lazio Palestrina (Praeneste)
Pale1.01 The Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia. Western ramp with portico
Sanctuary Square room to the west of room with pilasters
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Fasolo, F. & Gullini 1953, 82, 307-308; Morricone Matini 1971, 14; Vassal 2006, 168 (no. 327)
Fasolo, F. & Gullini 1953, fig. 423; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. XIII
473 Italy Lazio Palestrina (Praeneste)
Pale2.01 Viale Pio XII Habitation. Urban
Pavimento A Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: double latchkey meander Late Republican period. Second half of 1st cent. BC
Di Mario 1991, 50-52
Di Mario 1991, fig. 22
474 Italy Lazio Palestrina (Praeneste)
Pale2.02 Viale Pio XII Habitation. Urban
Pavimento C Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteTesserae and polychrome inset pieces: main field
Border: double (at least) spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Late Republican period. Second half of 1st cent. BC
Di Mario 1991, 50-52
Di Mario 1991, fig. 23
475 Italy Lazio Rome RomC1.01 Capitoline Hill. Rooms below the Tabularium. Upper terrace. Two fragments, one on display in the Tabularium
Pavimento 5a and 5b
Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout. Bichrome fillet. Central panel: rectangle - lozenge with four smaller concentric lozenges; scattered tesserae in corner
End of 3rd cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1971, 8 (no. 3); Mazzei, P. 2014, 280-281, 283-286
Morricone Matini 1971, fig. 3.c, tav. VIII.3; Mazzei, P. 2014, figs. 3, 7-9
476 Italy Lazio Rome RomC1.02 Capitoline Hill. Rooms below the Tabularium. Upper terrace. Fragment on display in the Tabularium
Pavimento 3 Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares. Bichrome fillet. Main field: grid of lozenges
End of 3rd cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1971, 8 (no. 4); Mazzei, P. 2014, 279-280, 283-286
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. VIII.4; Mazzei, P. 2014, figs. 3, 5
477 Italy Lazio Rome RomC2.01 Forum Romanum. Domus publica
Habitation. Urban
Signino rosso Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Morricone Matini 1971, 10-11 (nos. 24)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. IX.24
The floor is ascribed to Atrium Vestae by Papi (1995, 345)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
478 Italy Lazio Rome RomC2.02 Forum Romanum. Domus publica
Habitation. Urban
Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Intercolumniation: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, orthogonally set) with T-shapes and chevrons in outmost rows, diagonal layout
Morricone Matini 1971, 10-11 (no. 27)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. I.27
479 Italy Lazio Rome RomC3.01 Forum Romanum. Atrium Vestae. House of the Vestals
Habitation. Urban
Signino Tesserae: white Border: possible meander Morricone Matini 1971, 12 (no. 36)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. III.36
480 Italy Lazio Rome RomC4.01 Forum Romanum. Basilica Julia. Below the Augustan floor. Fragment
Basilica? Habitation?
Signino Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges From the Caesarian period or from Basilica Sempronia (169 BC) or the house of P. Cornelius Scipio Africanus
Morricone Matini 1971, 19 (no. 73); Papi 1995, 345 and note 41
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. VI
481 Italy Lazio Rome RomC5.01 Palatine Hill. Northern slope. Casa VIII
Habitation. Urban
130 Battuto di cementizio. Signino
Possible mixed aggregate: ceramic, stone
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
End of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC (dating evidence)
Papi 1995, 344-345, 348; E. Papi in Palatium, 46-47; Vassal 2006, 173 (no. 352)
Papi 1995, figs. 4, 7; Palatium, figs. 27-29
482 Italy Lazio Rome RomC5.02 Palatine Hill. Northern slope. Casa VIII
Habitation. Urban
131 Battuto di cementizio. Signino
Possible mixed aggregate: ceramic, stone
Tesserae: whiteRectangular tesserae and inset pieces: outer border
Outer border: scattered rectangular tesserae and inset pieces. Border of central field: no motifs. Central field: grid of lozenges
End of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC (dating evidence)
Papi 1995, 344-345, 348; E. Papi in Palatium, 46-47; Vassal 2006, 173 (no. 351)
Papi 1995, figs. 4, 6; Palatium, figs. 27-28 and 31-33
484 Italy Lazio Rome RomC6.01 Palatine Hill. Below the southern façade of the Domus Augustana
Habitation. Urban
A Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Border: swastika-meander End of 2nd cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1967, 12-13 (no. 1), 112-113; Morricone Matini 1971, 10 (no. 21)
Morricone Matini 1967, fig. 2
485 Italy Lazio Rome RomC6.02 Palatine Hill. Below the southern façade of the Domus Augustana
Habitation. Urban
D Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
End of 2nd cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1967, 12-13 (no. 4), 112-113; Morricone Matini 1971, 10 (no. 20)
Morricone Matini 1967, tav. A.4, tav. I.4; Morricone Matini 1971, fig. 4.b
486 Italy Lazio Rome RomC7.01 Palatine Hill. Below the Domus Augustana. Aula Regia
Habitation. Urban
Signino Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Morricone Matini 1971, 19 (no. 75)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. VI
487 Italy Lazio Rome RomC9.01 Esquiline Hill. Beneath Domus Aurea. Southern wing of the rectangular peristyle
Habitation. Urban
Pavimento B Signino Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period. End of 2nd cent. BC
Sanguinetti 1958; Morricone Matini 1971, 11-12 (no. 31); Luciani & Sperduti 1993, 73; Vassal 2006, 170 (no. 337)
Sanguinetti 1958, fig. 6; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. X.31
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
488 Italy Lazio Rome RomC9.02 Esquiline Hill, beneath Domus Aurea, southern wing of the rectangular peristyle
Habitation. Urban
47/pavimento C
Signino Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally), diagonal layout
Republican period. End of 2nd cent. BC
Sanguinetti 1958; Morricone Matini 1971, 11-12 (no. 33); Luciani & Sperduti 1993, 73; Vassal 2006, 170 (no. 339)
Sanguinetti 1958, fig. 6; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. XI.33
489 Italy Lazio Rome RomC9.03 Esquiline Hill. Beneath Domus Aurea. Southern wing of the rectangular peristyle
Habitation. Urban
48/pavimento D
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Republican period. End of 2nd cent. BC
Sanguinetti 1958; Morricone Matini 1971, 11-12 (no. 34); Luciani & Sperduti 1993, 73; Vassal 2006, 170 (no. 338)
Sanguinetti 1958, fig. 6; Morricone Matini 1971, tav. XII.34; Luciani & Sperduti 1993, fig. 36
490 Italy Lazio Rome RomC10.01 Esquiline Hill. Chiesa di San Pietro in Vincoli
Habitation? Urban
Lower level Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Main field: scattering of tesserae
Mid-2nd BC. Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1971, 10 (no. 18)
Collini 1966, fig. 9
491 Italy Lazio Rome RomC11.01 Viminal Hill. Chiesa di Santa Pudenziana
Tesserae: black, white
Frame: triple fillet End of 2nd cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1971, 13 (no. 40)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. II.40
492 Italy Lazio Rome RomC12.01 Viminal Hill. Via Palermo (ex vigna de Merode)
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Morricone Matini 1971, 17 (no. 71)
Castagnoli 1949-1950, fig. 8
Lost
493 Italy Lazio Rome RomC13.01 Viminal Hill. Basilica di S. Susanna
Habitation. Urban
B Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Possible fillets Late Republican period
Laurenti 2005, 325 Laurenti 2005, fig. 9
494 Italy Lazio Rome RomC13.02 Viminal Hill. Basilica di S. Susanna
Habitation. Urban
C Cocciopesto Tesserae: blackRed paint
Semis of tesserae Late Republican period
Laurenti 2005, 325
495 Italy Lazio Rome RomC14.01 Isola Tiberina. Below Chiesa di San Giovanni Calibita. Sanctuary of Juppiter Jurarius
Sanctuary Signino Tesserae: white Inscription in Latin: C. VOLCACI(US) C.F. HAR(USPEX) DE STIPE IOVI IURARIO [---M]ONIMENTOM (or PAVIMENTOM?)
Around mid-2nd cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1971, 7 (no. 2); Degrassi, D. 1996; Brem 2000, 152
Morricone Matini 1971, fig. 1
496 Italy Lazio Rome RomC15.01 Trastervere. Chiesa di Santa Cecilia
Signino Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: scattering of tesserae
End of 2nd cent. BC
Morricone Matini 1971, 12 (no. 37); Vassal 2006, 171 (no. 343)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. VII.37, XII.37
497 Italy Lazio Rome RomC16.01 Trastevere. Lungotevere. Vie Ippolito Nievo and Portuense
Signino Grid of lozenges Morricone Matini 1971, 19 (no. 77)
498 Italy Lazio Rome RomC17.01 Trastevere. «In hortis ecclesiae S. Mariae dell’orto»
operis Signini Inscription in Latin: [---, | mag.(ister)] pagi Ianic [olensis], | […]-astos et mace[riam] | [de p]agi sen(tentia) fac(iundum) coer(avit), eidemque p[rob(avit)]
CIL I.2, 577 no. 1001; CIL VI.1, 612 no. 2220; Degrassi, A. 1963, 133 no. 700; Brem 2000, 152
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
499 Italy Lazio Rome RomP1.01 Via Flaminia km 8,400. Località Grottarossa. Monte delle Grotte
Habitation. Rural. Villa
2. Tablinum. Later entrance room
Signino Tesserae: white Border of central panel: swastika-meander. Central panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges; scattering of tesserae and fragments in spandrel
End of 2nd cent. BC
Stefani 1944-1945; Morricone Matini 1971, 8 (no. 6); Vassal 2006, 171 (no. 344)
FIG. 117; Stefani 1944-1945, fig. 6; Morricone Matini 1971, fig. 2; De Franceschini 2005, fig. 28.6
500 Italy Lazio Rome RomP1.02 Via Flaminia km 8,400. Località Grottarossa. Monte delle Grotte
Habitation. Rural. Villa
4. Ala to the left
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: double swastika-meander.Field: grid of lozenges.
End of 2nd cent. BC
Stefani 1944-1945; Morricone Matini 1971, 8 (no. 7); Vassal 2006, 171-172 (no. 345)
FIG. 118; Stefani 1944-1945, figs. 9-10; Morricone Matini 1971, figs. 3d-e
501 Italy Lazio Rome RomP1.03 Via Flaminia km 8,400. Località Grottarossa. Monte delle Grotte
Habitation. Rural. Villa
5. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Field: scale pattern.
End of 2nd cent. BC
Stefani 1944-1945; Morricone Matini 1971, 8 (no. 10); Vassal 2006, 172 (no. 347)
FIG. 119; Stefani 1944-1945, fig. 11; Morricone Matini 1971, figs. 3b, 4a; De Franceschini 2005, fig. 28.9
502 Italy Lazio Rome RomP1.04 Via Flaminia km 8,400. Località Grottarossa. Monte delle Grotte
Habitation. Rural. Villa
7. Lower floor Coccipesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of 2nd cent. BC
Stefani 1944-1945; Morricone Matini 1971, 8 (no. 11)
503 Italy Lazio Rome RomP1.05 Via Flaminia km 8,400. Località Grottarossa. Monte delle Grotte
Habitation. Rural. Villa
10 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
End of 2nd cent. BC
Stefani 1944-1945; Morricone Matini 1971, 10 (no. 12)
Morricone Matini 1971, fig. 3a
504 Italy Lazio Rome RomP2.01 Via Tiberina km 7. Tenuta di Procoio Nuovo
Habitation. Rural. Villa
2. Atrium. Lower floor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
2nd to 1st cent. BC
Messineo 1998, 355-357; De Franceschini 2005, 1-2 (no. 1)
Messineo 1998, fig. 136; De Franceschini 2005, figs. 1.2-1.3
505 Italy Lazio Rome RomP3.01 Tenuta Radicicoli Del Bene. Loc. Accorrabone/Via di Tor Pignattara and Via di Tor S. Giovanni (area between Via Nomentana and Via Salaria), Villa di Cinquina
Habitation. Rural. Villa
A. Courtyard with porticoes. Later storeroom
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black Field: grid of lozenges 1st cent. BC De Franceschini 2005, 54-55 (no. 11)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 11.2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
506 Italy Lazio Rome RomP3.02 Tenuta Radicicoli Del Bene. Loc. Accorrabone/Via di Tor Pignattara and Via di Tor S. Giovanni (area between Via Nomentana and Via Salaria), Villa di Cinquina
Habitation. Rural. Villa
B. Tablinum? Cocciopesto Tesserae: black Field: grid of lozenges 1st cent. BC De Franceschini 2005, 54-55 (no. 11)
507 Italy Lazio Rome RomP4.01 Via Tiburtina. Località S. Eusebio. Between Via Monteflavio and Via Carciano
Habitation. Rural. Villa
L3(?) Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Calci 1993, 37-38; De Franceschini 2005, 122-124 (no. 42)
Calci 1993, fig. 1
508 Italy Lazio Rome RomP5.01 Torre Maura Habitation. Rural. Villa
38 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Unknown 1st cent. BC-1st cent. AD
De Franceschini 2005, 182-184 (no. 64)
509 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.01 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
B. Atrium (residential part)
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 73.3d
510 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.02 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
2 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
511 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.03 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
3. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 73.3b
512 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.04 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
4 Cocciopesto Threshold: rectangle - lozenge.Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: crosslet.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
De Franceschini 2005, figs. 73.3c, 73.3e
513 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.05 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
5 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 73.3b
514 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.06 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
7 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 73.3f
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
515 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.07 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
8 Cocciopesto Threshold: grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with large square in the interspace; fill in small squares: crosslet; fill in rectangles: lozenges; fill in large square: poised square with crosslet.Field: grid of lozenges.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 73.3e
516 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.08 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
12. Passage in the bath building
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 73.3f
517 Italy Lazio Rome RomP6.09 Via Labicana. Tor Vergata. Località Carcaricola
Habitation. Rural. Villa
13. Located in the bath building
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Morelli et al. 1984, 91-92, 100 note 3; De Franceschini 2005, 205-207 (no. 73)
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 73.3f
518 Italy Lazio Rome RomP7.01 Ciampino. Via di Torricola. Border between the V and VI miglio of the Regina Viarum
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Durante 2008, 39 Durante 2008, figs. 2 and 4
519 Italy Lazio Rome RomP8.01 Via Appia. Near the tomb “Berretta da Prete”
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Battuto in cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Crosslets.Semis of tesserae.Grid of lozenges.Meander.
The villa probably built 1st cent. BC
De Rossi 1979, 237-239 (no. 200)
De Rossi 1979, fig. 385
520 Italy Lazio Rome RomP9.01 IV km della Via Appia Pignatelli. Fosso di Capo di Bove. Saggio 36
Sanctuary Cult room Signino rosso Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whitePolychrome stone fragmentsRed paint
Fillets. Field between bench at eastern wall and northern wall: concentric rectangles (three) with row parallel to the short sides in the innermost rectangle
Beginning of 2nd cent. BC (building techniques, comparanda)
Tella 1998, 209-218; Vassal 2006, 174 (no. 358)
Tella 1998, figs. 4-7
521 Italy Lazio Rome RomP10.01 Via Boccea. Fragment in Museo Nazionale Romano
Signino Scale pattern Morricone Matini 1971, 19 (no. 76)
522 Italy Lazio Rome RomP11.01 Via Cassia, km 11. Loc. Casale Ghella
Habitation. Rural. Villa
35 Cocciopesto Unknown 1st cent. BC De Franceschini 2005, 64-65 (no. 16)
“…con disegno in tessere…”
523 Italy Lazio Segni (Signia) Segn1.01 Colle Noce Sanctuary. Curative baths
f Battuto rosso Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: scattering of inset pieces
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Alvino et al. 2003, 87
Alvino et al. 2003, figs. 2-3
524 Italy Lazio Segni (Signia) Segn1.02 Colle Noce Sanctuary. Curative baths
g. Portico Battuto rosso Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Alvino et al. 2003, 88
525 Italy Lazio Segni (Signia) Segn1.03 Colle Noce Sanctuary. Curative baths
Situated along the portico
Battuto rosso Ceramic aggregate
Border: meander. Main field: grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Alvino et al. 2003, 88
526 Italy Lazio Segni (Signia) Segn1.04 Colle Noce Sanctuary. Curative baths
Situated along the portico
Battuto rosso Ceramic aggregate
Border: meander. Main field: scale pattern Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Alvino et al. 2003, 88
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
527 Italy Lazio Sora Sor1.01 Area of Ponte S. Lorenzo
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally). Main field: grid of lozenges
2nd cent. BC Paper by S. Gatti at 4° Incontro di Studi sul Lazio e la Sabina
528 Italy Lazio Sperlonga (Spelunca)
Sper1.01 Villa of Tiberius Habitation. Seaside. Villa
Cubiculum Signino Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre), orthogonal layout. First border of central panel: wave pattern. Second border of central panel: row of recumbent lozenges. Central panel: rectangle - lozenge - circle - hexafoil
Augustan period Cassieri 2006, 42-43
Cassieri 2006, fig. 18
529 Italy Lazio Sperlonga (Spelunca)
Sper2.01 Prato. Villa Prato Habitation. Rural. Villa
A2. Reception room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Broise, H. & Lafon 2001, 145-149; Vassal 2006, 178 (no. 379)
FIG. 120; Broise, H. & Lafon 2001, figs. 89, 91, 93, 107, 242-243, pl. I
The tesserae-in-mortar technique is also used for the walls in the bath suite (rooms A7 and A8) and the front of the bathtub (Vassal 2006, nos. 377-378)
530 Italy Lazio Sperlonga (Spelunca)
Sper2.02 Prato. Villa Prato Habitation. Rural. Villa
A5. Cubiculum
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Broise, H. & Lafon 2001, 145-149
FIG. 120; Broise, H. & Lafon 2001, figs. 89, 95, 107, 218, 244, 290, pl. I
531 Italy Lazio Sperlonga (Spelunca)
Sper2.03 Prato. Villa Prato Habitation. Rural. Villa
A6. Cubiculum
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Broise, H. & Lafon 2001, 145-149
FIG. 120; Broise, H. & Lafon 2001, figs. 73, 75, 89, 96, 107, 245-246, pl. I
532 Italy Lazio Terracina (Tarracina)
Terr1.01 Via Greggi Habitation. Urban
X Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Cassieri 2005, 764-765
Cassieri 2005, figs. 7-8
533 Italy Lazio Terracina (Tarracina)
Terr1.02 Via Greggi Habitation. Urban
II Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges Cassieri 2005, 764-765
Cassieri 2005, figs. 7, 9
534 Italy Lazio Terracina (Tarracina)
Terr2.01 Via Appia between Terraci-na and the Torre dell’Epitaffio, upper part. Villa di Galba
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopisto Tesserae: grey, whiteOpus tessellatum: central field
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, grey centre, set diagonally)
Lugli 2006, col. 197 (no. 28)
Lugli 2006, fig. G
535 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv1.01 Via Tiburtina. Villa Adriana. Below Imperial palace, courtyard
Habitation. Rural. Villa
35a. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
First phase: end of 2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Morricone Matini 1971, 13-14 (no. 41); De Franceschini 1991, 128 (no. PI 57), 412; Vassal 2006, 179-180 (no. 387); Valenti 2009, 580-581
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. XIII.41; De Franceschini 1991, p. 128
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
536 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv1.02 Via Tiburtina. Villa Adriana. Below Imperial palace, courtyard
Habitation. Rural. Villa
35b Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Fillet. Scattering of tesserae, rectangular tesserae and stone chips
First phase: end of 2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Valenti 2009, 580-581
Valenti 2009, fig. 3
537 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv1.03 Via Tiburtina. Villa Adriana. Below Imperial palace, courtyard
Habitation. Rural. Villa
35d Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (2 x 2 cm)
Semis of tesserae First phase: end of 2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Valenti 2009, 580-581
Valenti 2009, fig. 4
538 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv2.01 Località Barco Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
First field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Second field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally) with T-shapes in outmost row, orthogonal layout. Central panel: rectangle - lozenge with grid of lozenges.
Morricone Matini 1971, 19 (no. 79)
Morricone Matini 1971, tav. VI
Apart from the white centre of the crosslets, all motifs are made with black tesserae
539 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv3.01 Vicolo Prassede b Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Giuliani 1970, 229 (no. 127); Morricone Matini 1971, 20-21 (no. 89)
540 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv4.01 Piazza del Comune
Signino Grid of lozenges Morricone Matini 1971, 21 (no. 92)
541 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv5.01 Le Cese di Galli Habitation. Rural. Villa
II Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Grid of lozenges Morricone Matini 1971, 21 (no. 93); Mari 1991, 221 (no. 137)
542 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv6.01 Via del Tempio d’Ercole
Cryptoporti-cus
Battuto di opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Main field: grid of lozenges
Probably end of 1st cent. BC or beginning of 1st cent. AD
Giuliani 1970, 82-87 (no. 50)
Giuliani 1970, figs. 43, 49
543 Italy Lazio Tivoli (Tibur) Tiv7.01 Grotta di Paris. Via S. Vittorino km 1
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Quilici 1969, 10; Mari 1991, 253 (no. 172)
544 Italy Lazio Torrimpietra Torr1.01 Monte del Sasso Signino Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Tartara 1999, 271 (no. 594)
545 Italy Lazio Tuscolo (Tusculum)
Tus1.01 Forum. South-western corner. Temple of Mercury
Temple Pronaos Opus scutulatum
Tesserae: white Dividing band towards the cella: possible meander
End of 2nd or first decades of 1st cent. BC
Núñez Marcén 2010, 293-294
Núñez Marcén 2010, fig. 1
546 Italy Lazio Tuscolo (Tusculum)
Tus2.01 Forum. Southern part
Sanctuary US P330 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Scattering of crosslets (mostly composed of five, occasionally of seven tesserae), large tesserae and fragments of coloured limestone
First half of 1st cent. BC
Mañas Romero 2005, 750, 754
Mañas Romero 2005, fig. 3
547 Italy Lazio Tuscolo (Tusculum)
Tus3.01 Forum. Southern part
Basilica Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Middle Repu-blican period or Augustan to Julio-Claudian period
Tortosa 2009, 6 Tortosa 2009, fig. 7
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
548 Italy Lazio Veii Vei1.01 Via Veientana. Località Campetti. Near the Portonaccio gate. Area C
Habitation? Villa? Sanctuary?
34. USR 1136 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data, stylistic criteria)
Morricone Matini 1971, 20 (no. 81); De Franceschini 2005, 5-7 (no. 2); C.M. Marchetti in Fusco & Marchetti 2011, 541
De Franceschini 2005, fig. 2.11; Fusco & Marchetti 2011, fig. 3
549 Italy Lazio Velletri (Velitrae)
Vell1.01 Piazza S. Clemente
Courtyard US 8, saggio II
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC (stylistic criteria)
Angle & Garofalo 2009, 187-188; Garofalo & Mengarelli 2010, 282, 285
Angle & Garofalo 2009, figs. 3-5; Garofalo & Mengarelli 2010, figs. 3-4
550 Italy Abruzzo Alba Fucens AlbF1.01 Forum. Below the basilica
Atrium publicum?
Q Battuto di cocciopesto. Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 9 cm)
2nd cent. BC. Terminus ante quem: end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Liberatore 2004, 136-138; Salcuni 2006, 117; Salcuni 2012, 10-11 (Alba 01A)
Salcuni 2012, fig. 7
551 Italy Abruzzo Alba Fucens AlbF2.01 Sanctuary of Hercules. Below the cella
Habitation? Urban
Cementizio a base fittile. Ciment. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC? Balty 1969, 86-87; Salcuni 2006, 117; Salcuni 2012, 13-15 (Alba 04C)
Balty 1969, fig. 23, pl. LV.b; Salcuni 2012, fig. 19
552 Italy Abruzzo Tortoreto Torto1.01 Località Le Muracche
Habitation. Rural. Villa
A46. Peristyle Cementizio Tesserae: blackPebbles at random
Portico: North: semis of black crosslets (no central tessera), orthogonal layout.Portico: East: semis of black crosslets (no central tessera), orthogonal layout.
Late Third Style phase?
Salcuni 2012, 102 (Tortoreto 01A)
Salcuni 2012, fig. 195
553 Italy Abruzzo Alba Fucens AlbF4.01 Area of the Porta Fellonica. Domus di Porta Fellonica
Habitation. Urban
C Béton. Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set diagonally); the central square of the field contains an ‘enlarged’ crosslet with a centre composed of nine poised tesserae adjoined by four poised squares, each square composed of four black tesserae
Wall paintings dated to 2nd cent. AD. Floors might be contemporary or earlier
Mertens 1969, 102; Salcuni 2006, 120-122; Salcuni 2012, 38-44 (Alba 09C)
Alba Fucens I, pl. XXXVII.b; Salcuni 2012, fig. 69
554 Italy Abruzzo Atessa Ates1.01 Località Passo Porcari
Temple Cella Cementizio. Signino. Signinum
Tesserae: white Unknown Second half of 2nd cent. BC. Prior to the Social War
Fabbricotti 1982-1983; La Torre 1989, 145; Fabbricotti 1997; Salcuni 2008, 278 and note 12; Salcuni 2012, 136 (Atessa 01A)
La Torre 1989, fig. 58
555 Italy Abruzzo Atri (Hatria) Atr1.01 Between Via della Circonvallazione and Via Roma (proprietà Macera)
Habitation? Urban
Peristyle? Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period?
Azzena 1987, 48-50, 79; Salcuni 2012, 78 (Hatria 10A)
Azzena 1987, fig. 50; Salcuni 2012, figs. 148-149
556 Italy Abruzzo Luco dei Marsi (Lucus Angitiae)
Luco1.01 Località “il Tesoro”. Nemus Angitiae. Building C
Central room Cementizio Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets First half of 1st cent. BC (Second Style wall paintin-gs), probably after the Social War
Salcuni 2008, 282; Salcuni 2012, 58-60 (Lucus 01C)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
557 Italy Abruzzo Popoli Pop1.01 Località Capo Pescara. Sanctuary. Building within the sanctuary
A Cementizio a base litica. Signino bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Grid of lozenges 2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC
van Wonterghem 1984, 205; La Torre 1989, 145; Salcuni 2008, 278; Salcuni 2012, 110 (Popoli 01A)
van Wonterghem 1984, figs. 272-273; Salcuni 2008, fig. 2; Salcuni 2012, figs. 216-217
558 Italy Abruzzo San Benedetto dei Marsi (Marruvium)
SanB1.01 Corso Vittorio Veneto
Habitation. Urban
R. Reception room
Battuto bianco-grigiastro. Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Border: no motifs. Main field: semis of black crosslets (possibly different types) (distance: 13 cm) and inset pieces (distance: ca. 30 cm), diagonal layout
First phase: end of 2nd cent. BC, prior to the Social War
Campanelli & Cairoli 1995, 90; Campanelli 2001, 215-217; Salcuni 2012, 60-69 (Marruvium 01O)
Campanelli & Cairolo 1995, fig. 3; Campanelli 2001, fig. 9, tav. I; Salcuni 2012, figs. 127-128
559 Italy Abruzzo Schiavi d’Abruzzo
Sch1.01 Località Colle della Torre. Sanctuary. Small temple/Temple B
Temple Cella Battuto di signino rosso. Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Behind the threshold: Inscription in Oscan: m.t. Ni. Dekitiùd Mi.[…] legú tanginúd //aaman(a)fed esídúm prúfatted; úpsed G Paapii(s) G. f.Border of central panel: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, orthogonally set), orthogonal layout. Central panel: grid of lozenges.Side fields along the walls: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections.
Early 1st cent. BC, before the Social War
Franchi dell’Orto & La Regina 1978; La Torre 1989, 144; Lapenna 1997; Brem 2000, 152; Lapenna 2001, 48-50; Salcuni 2012, 135 (Schiavi 01A)
Franchi dell’Orto & La Regina 1978, pl. 320; La Torre 1989, fig. 57; Lapenna 1997, pl. X; Lapenna 2001, 48; Salcuni 2012, figs. 252-254
560 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera1.01 Corso Cerulli, Palazzo Savini. Domus del Leone
Habitation. Urban
F. Corridor to the right
Battuto di calce e cocciopesto. Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC. First half of 1st cent. BC. Late Sullan period.
Guidobaldi, M.P. 1995, 231-232; Angeletti 2006, 121; Salcuni 2012, 80-86 (Interamna 01D)
Angeletti 2006, fig. 176; Salcuni 2012, figs. 157, 161
561 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera1.02 Corso Cerulli, Palazzo Savini. Domus del Leone
Habitation. Urban
H Signinum Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central motif
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC. First half of 1st cent. BC. Late Sullan period
Guidobaldi, M.P. 1995, 231-232; Angeletti 2006, 121; Salcuni 2012, 80-86 (Interamna 01F)
Angeletti 2006, figs. 176-177; Salcuni 2012, fig. 162
562 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera2.01 Piazza Madonna delle Grazie
Habitation. Urban
M Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum di colore rosso. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
2nd cent. BC Guidobaldi, M.P. 1995, 227-228; Angeletti 2006, 131-132; Di Vincenzo 2012; Salcuni 2012, 91-93 (Interamna 06C)
Angeletti 2006, figs. 197, 201; Di Vincenzo 2012, fig. 3
563 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera2.02 Piazza Madonna delle Grazie
Habitation. Urban
Q Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum di colore rosso. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: spandrel (dolphin)
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; dolphin (opus tessellatum) in spandel
2nd cent. BC. End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Guidobaldi, M.P. 1995, 227-228; Angeletti 2006, 131-132; Di Vincenzo 2012; Salcuni 2012, 91-93 (Interamna 06D)
FIG. 121; Angeletti 2006, figs. 198, 201; Di Vincenzo 2012, fig. 4; Salcuni 2012, figs. 179-180
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
564 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera2.03 Piazza Madonna delle Grazie
Habitation. Urban
U Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum di colore rosso. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; caduceus and two four-tessera squares on either side of the caduceus in spandrel
2nd cent. BC. End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Guidobaldi, M.P. 1995, 227-228; Angeletti 2006, 131-132; Di Vincenzo 2012; Salcuni 2012, 91-93 (Interamna 06E)
FIG. 122; Angeletti 2006, figs. 199, 201; Di Vincenzo 2012, fig. 2; Salcuni 2012, figs. 181-182
565 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera3.01 Below the Antica Cattedrale. Largo Torre Bruciata
Habitation. Urban
A Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Probably 2nd cent. AD (wall paintings in room A)
Angeletti 2006, 135; Salcuni 2012, 87-88 (Interamna 02A)
Angeletti 2006, fig. 215
566 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera4.01 Vico Corto. Saggio C
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Late Republican period
Staffa 1990, 19; Staffa 2006, 80; Salcuni 2012, 95 (Interamna 10A)
Staffa 1990, fig. 5; Staffa 2006, fig. 118; Salcuni 2012, fig. 187
567 Italy Abruzzo Vacri Vac1.01 Loc. Porcareccia. Sanctuary. Small temple
Temple Cella Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of crosslets. Central panel: square -concentric circles
2nd cent. BC. Mid-2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
La Torre 1989, 128, 144-145; La Torre 1997; Salcuni 2008, 278 and note 12; Salcuni 2012, 134 (Vacri 01A)
La Torre 1989, fig. 56; Salcuni 2012, fig. 251
568 Italy Molise Casalpiano Casa1.01 Abbazia benedettina di S. Maria di Casalpiano
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Battuto bianco. Signino
Stone aggregate: limestone
Tesserae: black Field: grid of lozenges End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
De Benedittis 1993, 18; Terzani 1993, 39-40; De Benedittis & Terzani 1995; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 15)
Terzani 1993, 46; De Benedittis & Terzani 1995, figs. 2-3
569 Italy Molise Casalpiano Casa1.02 Abbazia benedettina di S. Maria di Casalpiano
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Signino Tesserae: black, blue, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Field: grid of lozenges. Central field, tripartite: Central panel: square - concentric circles (alternating white and blue tesserae) and inscription in Latin: C VOLUSIUS GALLUS FECIT. Side panels: scale pattern (blue tesserae)
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
De Benedittis 1993, 18; Terzani 1993, 39-40; De Benedittis & Terzani 1995; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 15)
FIG. 123; Terzani 1993, 46 (top and bottom); De Benedittis & Terzani 1995, figs. 2-5
570 Italy Molise Casalpiano Casa1.03 Abbazia benedettina di S. Maria di Casalpiano
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Signino Grid of hexagons (honeycomb) End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
De Benedittis 1993, 18; Terzani 1993, 39-40; De Benedittis & Terzani 1995; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 15)
De Benedittis & Terzani 1995, figs. 2-3
572 Italy Molise Casalpiano Casa1.04 Abbazia benedettina di S. Maria di Casalpiano
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Signino Grid of lozenges End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
De Benedittis 1993, 18; Terzani 1993, 39-40; De Benedittis & Terzani 1995; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 15)
De Benedittis & Terzani 1995, fig. 2
573 Italy Molise Lariano (Larinum)
Lar1.01 Piana S. Leonardo, Via Jovine 24. Magazzino di Casa Calvitti
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Signinum (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
End of 2nd cent. BC
Di Niro 1980, 289-290; Stelluti 1988, 161-166; De Felice 1994, 64-66 (no. 1.70); Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 7)
Di Niro 1980, fig. 51; Stelluti 1988, fig. 134 tav. V, figs. 136-139; De Felice 1994, fig. 50
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
574 Italy Molise Lariano (Larinum)
Lar1.02 Piana S. Leonardo, Via Jovine 24
Habitation. Urban
Signinum Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
End of 2nd cent. BC
Di Niro 1980, 289-290; Stelluti 1988, 161-166; De Felice 1994, 64-65 (no. 1.70); Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 7)
Stelluti 1988, p. 165
575 Italy Molise Lariano (Larinum)
Lar2.01 Via Fara Signino. Signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of white crosslets, orthogonal layout De Felice 1994, 88 (no. 1.99); Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 7)
576 Italy Molise San Giovanni in Galdo
SanG1.01 Colle Rimontato. Sanctuary. Fragments in the Prefettura di Campobasso
Temple Cella Cementizio. Signino (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout
End of 2nd cent. BC
Di Niro 1978; Cecalupo 2014; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 32)
Di Niro 1978, pls. 326 and 329; Cecalupo 2014, figs. 3-5
577 Italy Molise Sepino (Saepinum)
Sep1.01 Forum. North-east side. Area 2° (saggio D)
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Fillet.Field: scattered tesserae.
End of 2nd cent. BC
Cenciaioli 1982, 89-90; Matteini Chiari 1982, 23; Gaggiotti 1991, 37; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 44)
Matteini Chiari 1982, fig. 12
578 Italy Molise Sepino (Saepinum)
Sep2.01 Forum. North-east side. Area of the Capitolium. North-western part (saggio G/R)
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
End of 2nd cent. BC
Cenciaioli 1982, 94-95; Matteini Chiari 1982, 23; Gaggiotti 1991, 37; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 44)
Matteini Chiari 1982, figs. 10, 68, 70; Gaggiotti 1991, fig. 2
579 Italy Molise Sepino (Saepinum)
Sep3.01 Forum. North-east side. Area of the baths (saggio P)
Habitation. Urban
Signino Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Possible dolphin.Circle with central tessera.
End of 2nd cent. BC?
Matteini Chiari 1982, 23; Gaggiotti 1991, 38; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 44)
Matteini Chiari 1982, fig. 11
580 Italy Molise Sepino (Saepinum)
Sep4.01 Forum. North-western side. Area of the basilica. In front of the tribunal
Habitation. Urban
Signino Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout End of 2nd cent. BC
Matteini Chiari 1982, 23; Gaggiotti 1991, 38; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 44)
Gaggiotti 1991, fig. 5
582 Italy Molise Sepino (Saepinum)
Sep5.01 Forum. North-western side. Area of the basilica. Inside the aula behind the tribunal. Museo Documentario dell’Altilia-Sezione di Porta Benevento
Habitation. Urban
b Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus vermiculatum: central rectangular panel (hunting scene)
Border: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Narrow field divided into two areas of different sizes: scale pattern; grid of lozenges. Main field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Shortly after the mid-2nd cent. BC. No later than the third quarter of the 2nd cent. BC. End of 2nd cent. BC. Terminus post quem of the mid-2nd cent. BC and terminus ante quem of the end of the 1st cent. BC
Matteini Chiari 1982, 24; Gaggiotti 1991, 38; Del Vecchio 2014; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 44)
Matteini Chiari 1982, fig. 13; Gaggiotti 1991, figs. 6-7; Del Vecchio 2014, figs. 3-9
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
584 Italy Molise Venafro (Venafrum)
Vena1.01 Località Madonna della Libera
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of 2nd cent. BC
Capini 1991, 25; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 62)
Capini 1991, fig. 7
585 Italy Campania Alife (Allifae) Alif1.01 Via San Pietro Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Main field: semis of tesserae
End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD (Third Style wall paintings)
Miele 2009, 418 Miele 2009, fig. 2
586 Italy Campania Alife (Allifae) Alif1.02 Via San Pietro, Via Gian Francesco Trutta
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with larger squares in the interspaces; fill in small squares: poised square with white crosslets; fill in rectangles: lozenge with white crosslets; fill in large squares: poised square with white crosslet
End of 1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
Miele 2009, 418 Miele 2009, fig. 3
587 Italy Campania Alife (Allifae) Alif2.01 Località Le Cappelle. Two fragments
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of white crosslets.Grid of lozenges; fill: white crosslet.
Republican period. 2nd to 1st cent. BC
Miele 2009, 423
588 Italy Campania Atripalda (Abellinum)
Atri1.01 Habitation. Urban
Triclinium Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteGeometric-shaped inset pieces
Border: alternating squares and rectangles with lozenge. Main field: grid of octagons and poised squares; fill in octagons: square and inset piece; fill in poised squares: inset piece
Built in the last quarter of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Colucci Pescatori 1991, 113-114, 116; Vassal 2006, 150 (no. 230, Irpina)
Colucci Pescatori 1991, fig. 41
589 Italy Campania Atripalda (Abellinum)
Atri1.02 Habitation. Urban
Cubiculum Opus signinum
Identical with Atri1.01? Built in the last quarter of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Colucci Pescatori 1991, 113-114, 116
590 Italy Campania Atripalda (Abellinum)
Atri1.03 Habitation. Urban
Cubiculum Opus signinum
Grid of lozenges Built in the last quarter of 1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Colucci Pescatori 1991, 113-114, 116
591 Italy Campania Avella (Abella) Ave1.01 Signinum Tesserae: blue, whiteOpus tessellatum: motif in spandrel (pair of dolphins)
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, blue centre), diagonal layout. Central field: square - circular border with swastika-meander - pseudo-shield of lozenges, blue tessera at intersections; palmette with a dolphin (opus tessellatum) on either side in spandrel
Late Hellenistic period
D’Agostino 1967 D’Agostino 1967, fig. 1
592 Italy Campania Avella (Abella) Ave1.02 Signinum Tesserae: blue, whiteOpus tessella-tum: motif in spandrel (pair of dolphins)
Central field: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette with a dolphin on either side (opus tessellatum) in spandrel
Late Hellenistic period
D’Agostino 1967
593 Italy Campania Baia (Baiae) Bai1.01 Castello Aragonese, Padiglione Cavaliere
Habitation. Seaside. Villa
A Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Phase Ib: end of 2nd to 1st cent. BC
Miniero 2001a; Miniero 2007, 160-167
Miniero 2001a, fig. 3; Baia 2003, p. 45; Miniero 2007, fig. 16
Covered by mosaic
594 Italy Campania Baia (Baiae) Bai1.02 Castello Aragonese, Padiglione Cavaliere
Habitation. Seaside. Villa
D1 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a four-tessera square (two white tesserae and two black tesserae)
Phase 1c: 1st cent. BC, between Sullan and Caesarian time
Miniero 2001a; Vassal 2006, 139 (no. 173); Miniero 2007, 160-167
Miniero 2001a, fig. 8; Miniero 2007, fig. 15
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
595 Italy Campania Baia (Baiae) Bai1.03 Castello Aragonese, Padiglione Cavaliere
Habitation. Seaside. Villa
D2. Corridor Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges Phase 1c: 1st cent. BC, between Sullan and Caesarian time
Miniero 2001a; Vassal 2006, 139 (no. 172); Miniero 2007, 160-167
Miniero 2001a, fig. 7; Miniero 2007, fig. 14
596 Italy Campania Baia (Baiae) Bai1.04 Castello Aragonese, Padiglione Cavaliere
Habitation. Seaside. Villa
E Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: double latchkey meander Phase 1c: 1st cent. BC, between Sullan and Caesarian time
Miniero 2001a; Miniero 2007, 160-167
Miniero 2007, fig. 17
597 Italy Campania Baia (Baiae) Bai1.05 Castello Aragonese, Padiglione Cavaliere
Habitation. Seaside. Villa
G Cocciopesto Red paint Unidentifiable Miniero 2001a; Miniero 2007, 160-167
Covered by mosaic
598 Italy Campania Buccino (Volcei)
Buc1.01 Contrada Vagni Habitation. Rural. Villa
22 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black Field: grid of lozenges End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC?
Dyson 1972, 159; Bracco 1978, 69-70; Dyson 1983, 77, 80-81; Vassal 2006, 143 (no. 193)
Dyson 1972, pl. 31 fig. 1; Bracco 1978, fig. 110; Dyson 1983, fig. 175
According to Vassal, the tesserae are white
599 Italy Campania Casalbore Cas1.01 Località Macchia Porcara
Temple Cella Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border along side walls and rear wall: grid of lozenges. Main field: semis of tesserae
Mid-3rd cent. BC. Terminus ante quem of the Second Punic War (218-201 BC)
Johannowsky 1991, 64-65; Johannowsky 1997, 585-586; Johannowsky 2001, 232-236
Also fragment with row of tesserae not in situ, from fill below present structure. From earlier phase of the temple, possibly end of 4th/beginning of 3rd cent. BC
600 Italy Campania Casalbore Cas1.02 Località Macchia Porcara
Temple Pars antica Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Band in front of the cella: grid of lozenges. Semis of tesserae.
Mid-3rd cent. BC. Terminus ante quem of the Second Punic War (218-201 BC)
Johannowsky 1991, 64-65; Johannowsky 1997, 585-586; Johannowsky 2001, 232-236
Johannowsky 1991, fig. 5
Also fragment with row of tesserae not in situ, from fill below present structure. From earlier phase of the temple, possibly end of 4th/beginning of 3rd cent. BC
601 Italy Campania Casola di Napoli
Caso1.01 Località Monticelli
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Triclinium Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae. Main field: grid of lozenges
Pre-Sullan period (dating evidence)
Sodo 1995-1996, 193-195; Vassal 2006, 178 (no. 381, Stabies)
Sodo 1995-1996, fig. 1
602 Italy Campania Castellamma-re di Stabia (Stabiae)
CastSt1.01 Collina di Varano. Villa di S. Marco
Habitation. Seaside. Villa
8. Corridor Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Fillet Stabiae 1989, 13 Stabiae 1989, pl. IV
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
603 Italy Campania Sant’Antonio Abate
SanA1.01 Località Casa Selese
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Triclinium Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Central panel: square - circle with grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and poised squares; fill: black crosslet (quincunx, set orthogonally); plant in spandrel
Augustan-Tiberian period (Third Style wall paintings)
D’Amore 1977, 226-227, 230; Stabiae 1989, 59-63; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 428-429; Vassal 2006, no. 547 (Pompei)
FIG. 146; Stabiae 1989, figs. 17-18, pl. XXXII
604 Italy Campania Sant’Antonio Abate
SanA1.02 Località Casa Selese
Habitation. Rural. Villa
119. Reception room
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: black Central panel: rosette of lobed petals Augustan-Tiberian period (Third Style wall paintings)
D’Amore 1977, 226-227, 230; Stabiae 1989, 59-63; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 428-429
Stabiae 1989, figs. 17, 19, pl. XXXII
605 Italy Campania Sant’Antonio Abate
SanA1.03 Località Casa Selese
Habitation. Villa
120. Kitchen Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: white Rectangular panel, off-centre: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; with fill
Augustan-Tiberian period
D’Amore 1977, 226-227, 230; Stabiae 1989, 59-63; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 428-429; Vassal 2006, no. 548 (Pompeii)
Stabiae 1989, fig. 17
606 Italy Campania Cuma (Cumae)
Cum1.01 Forum. Capitolium
Temple Behind the cella
Cocciopesto (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), diagonal layout.Inscription in Oscan: min(is).heíi(s).pak(ieis).mv.íním.mx.ekík.pavmentúm.úpsannúm dedens.
Around the end of the 3rd cent. BC
Sgobbo 1977, 248-250, 260; Brem 2000, 152
Sgobbo 1977, tav. IX
Inscription lost
607 Italy Campania Falciano del Massico
Fal1.01 Castelluccio Habitation. Rural. Villa
Pseudo-shield of lozenges S. Quilici Gigli in Carfora et al. 2011, 405 note 32
608 Italy Campania Francolise Fra1.01 San Rocco Habitation. Rural. Villa
7. Corridor Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, green, white
Semis of rectangular tesserae (black, green) and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout
Phase IIA: ca. AD 50 or a little later
Cotton & Métraux 1985, 127-128, 261; Cascella 2007, 35-36; De Rosa 2014, 75
Cascella 2007, fig. 8
609 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc1.01 II, 1. Casa di Aristide
Habitation. Urban
A. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout. Tesserae at random
First or early Second Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 372-375; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 313; Ercolano 2014, no. 81, 115-116
Ercolano 2014, tav. XI
Personal observation of floor
610 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc4.01 III, 4-12. Casa del Tramezzo di legno
Habitation. Urban
Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout. Threshold towards atrium: parallel rows of tesserae.
First Style phase Maiuri 1958, 207-222; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 322; Ercolano 2014, no. 134, 162
Ercolano 2014, tav. VI and fig. 6
Personal observation of floor
611 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc4.02 III, 4-12. Casa del Tramezzo di legno
Habitation. Urban
Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Field to the east, south and west of the impluvium: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.In front of tablinum and impluvium rim: grid of squares, orthogonal layout.Impluvium basin: Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout, black tessera at intersections; diagonal cross; inset pieces. Impluvium basin: Central panel: square - circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil; inset pieces.
First Style phase (semis of tes-serae, grid of squares in front of tablinum). Late Second Style phase (motifs in impluvium basin).Late Fourth Style phase (repair of grid of squares in front of tablinum)
Maiuri 1958, 207-222; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 322; Ercolano 2014, nos. 135.A, 135.B and 136, 162-165
Maiuri 1958, figs. 165-166; Ercolano 2014, tav. II, VI, XIII, XXIII
Personal observation of floor
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
612 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc4.03 III, 4-12. Casa del Tramezzo di legno
Habitation. Urban
6. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 6 cm)
First Style phase Maiuri 1958, 207-222; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 322; Ercolano 2014, no. 139, 168-169
Ercolano 2014, tav. III and fig. 8
Personal observation of floor
613 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc5.01 IV, 3-4. Casa dell’Alcova
Habitation. Urban
19. Biclinium Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white In front of couch area: grid of squares (large variant), orthogonal layout
Fourth Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 388-393; Ercolano 2014, no. 188, 207
Maiuri 1958, fig. 326; Ercolano 2014, tav. XIX
Personal observation of floor
614 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc6.01 IV, 5-7. Casa della Fullonica
Habitation. Urban
4. Ala/exedra Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
First Style phase Maiuri 1958, 422-423; Ercolano 2014, no. 200, 218
Ercolano 2014, tav. III
Personal observation of floor
615 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc7.01 IV, 14. Taberna Vasaria
Shop with upstairs room. With habitation
Shop Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: inset piece. Row of white crosslets on one side of central panel. Central panel: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre) and large inset pieces, orthogonal layout.Threshold towards room 7: foliate scroll, crosslets (bichrome).
Third Style phase Maiuri 1958, 436; Ercolano 2014, nos. 206a-b, 207, 225-226
Ercolano 2014, tav. XIX, XXXIV
Personal observation of floor, apart from threshold
616 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc8.01 V, 1-2. Casa Sannitica
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: scale pattern.Threshold towards atrium: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
End of 2nd cent. BC. First Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 197-206; Clarke 1991, 85-93; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 346; Ercolano 2014, no. 231a-b, 258-260
Clarke 1991, figs. 8, 23; Ercolano 2014, tav. VII, X
Personal observation of floor
617 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc8.02 V, 1-2. Casa Sannitica
Habitation. Urban
5. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: impluvium rim
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Impluvium rim: North and east sides: more rows of spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Impluvium rim: South side: row of spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
End of 2nd cent. BC. First Style phase. Repair in Second and Fourth Style phases (semis of tesserae). Repair in Fourth Style phase (spaced swastika-meander)
Maiuri 1958, 197-206; Clarke 1991, 85-93; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 346; Ercolano 2014, no. 232a-b, 260-262
Maiuri 1958, figs. 157, 159; Clarke 1991, fig. 23; Ercolano 2014, tav. I-II, VII
Personal observation of floor
618 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc8.03 V, 1-2. Casa Sannitica
Habitation. Urban
2 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
First Style phase Maiuri 1958, 197-206; Clarke 1991, 85-93; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 346; Ercolano 2014, nos. 234.A-B, 264
Clarke 1991, fig. 23; Ercolano 2014, tav. II, VII
Personal observation of floor
619 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc8.04 V, 1-2. Casa Sannitica
Habitation. Urban
1. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
First Style phase Maiuri 1958, 197-206; Clarke 1991, 85-93; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 346; Ercolano 2014, no. 233, 263
Clarke 1991, fig. 23; Ercolano 2014, tav. I
Personal observation of floor
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
620 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc8.05 V, 1-2. Casa Sannitica
Habitation. Urban
4. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: motif in spandrel (palmette with dolphin on either side)Bronze disc: centre of pseudo-shield of lozenges
Western field: grid of lozenges.Southern field: grid of lozenges - almost squares; fill: swastika, enlarged crosslets and illegible motifs. Border of main field: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: square - circle - pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette with dolphin on either side (opus tessellatum) in spandrel.
End of 2nd cent. BC. First Style phase.Third or Fourth Style phase (southern field and south-west part of western field)
Maiuri 1958, 197-206; Clarke 1991, 85-93; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 346; Vassal 2006, 150 (no. 229); Ercolano 2014, nos. 236.A-D, 265-268
FIG. 124; Maiuri 1958, fig. 161; Clarke 1991, figs. 23, 27; Ercolano 2014, tav. V, IX-X, XIX, fig. 12
Personal observation of floor
621 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc8.06 V, 1-2. Casa Sannitica
Habitation. Urban
5 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
First Style phase Maiuri 1958, 197-206; Clarke 1991, 85-93; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 346; Ercolano 2014, no. 237, 268
Clarke 1991, fig. 23; Ercolano 2014, tav. IX
Personal observation of floor
622 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc9.01 V, 5. Casa del Mobilio Carbonizzato
Habitation. Urban
Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally) and inset marble pieces, diagonal layout (distance: 13-14 cm). Mat at entrance to atrium: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: inset piece.
1st cent. AD. Late Third Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 255-261; Lugari et al. 2005, 517, 521; Ercolano 2014, nos. 238-239, 272-273
Ercolano 2014, tav. XXXIV
Personal observation of floor
623 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc9.02 V, 5. Casa del Mobilio Carbonizzato
Habitation. Urban
4. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) and inset marble pieces, possible diagonal layout (distance: 14-15 cm)
1st cent. AD. Late Third Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 255-261; Lugari et al. 2005, 517, 521; Ercolano 2014, no. 240, 273
Maiuri 1958, fig. 205; Ercolano 2014, tav. XXXIV
624 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc9.03 V, 5. Casa del Mobilio Carbonizzato
Habitation. Urban
8. Corridor (east)
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally-irregularly) and inset pieces, diagonal layout (distance: 16 cm)
1st cent. AD. Late Third Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 255-261; Lugari et al. 2005, 517, 521; Ercolano 2014, no. 248, 279-280
Maiuri 1958, fig. 205; Lugari et al. 2005, fig. 7; Ercolano 2014, tav. XXXIV
625 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc9.04 V, 5. Casa del Mobilio Carbonizzato
Habitation. Urban
2A. Antechamber to cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout (distance: 16-17 cm).Dividing band: row of recumbent rectangle with an upright rectangle at either end; fill in recumbent rectangle: two juxtaposed horizontal lozenges (each with an upright lozenge); fill in upright rectangles: lozenge.
No earlier than 1st cent. BC. Second Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 255-261; Lugari et al. 2005, 517, 521; Ercolano 2014, nos. 242-243, 275-276
Lugari et al. 2005, fig. 4; Ercolano 2014, tav. XIV, XVI
Originally a single room with room 2Personal observation of floor
626 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc9.05 V, 5. Casa del Mobilio Carbonizzato
Habitation. Urban
2. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Central field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre)
No earlier than 1st cent. BC. Second Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 255-261; Lugari et al. 2005, 517, 521; Ercolano 2014, no. 244, 276-277
Ercolano 2014, tav. XVI
Originally a single room with room 2APersonal observation of floor
627 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc10.01 V, 15-16. Casa del Bicentenario
Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally-irregularly), orthogonal layout (distance: 12-13 cm)
Probably Augustan period/1st cent. AD. Third Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 222-239; Lugari et al. 2005, 517, 520-521; Ercolano 2014, no. 279, 310-311
Lugari et al. 2005, fig. 6; Ercolano 2014, tav. XVII
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628 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc10.02 V, 15-16. Casa del Bicentenario
Habitation. Urban
5. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm)
Republican period/2nd cent. BC. First Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 222-239; Lugari et al. 2005, 517, 520-521; Ercolano 2014, no. 280, 311
Lugari et al. 2005, fig. 2; Ercolano 2014, tav. V
629 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc11.01 V, 31. Casa del Sacello di legno
Habitation. Urban
3. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: North and west sides: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Main field: South side: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
Republican period. First Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 252-255; A. Hendricks in Van Binnebeke & De Kind 1996, 194, 223-224; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 356-357; Ercolano 2014, no. 309.A-C, 333
FIG. 125; Van Binnebeke & De Kind 1996, illu. 18; Ercolano 2014, tav. II, VI, VIII
Personal observation of floor
630 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc12.01 VI, 11-13. Casa del Salone nero
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.In front of tablinum: inset pieces.
First Style phase. Fourth Style phase (repair or remaking)
Maiuri 1958, 239-242; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 364; Ercolano 2014, no. 331, 353-354
Ercolano 2014, tav. XIII
Personal observation of floor
631 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc13.01 VI, 16-17, 18, 26. Casa del Colonnato tuscanico
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Area towards the exterior: semis of tesserae, bichrome crosslets (black centre, various types) and bichrome poised squares, orthogonal layout (distance: 9-10 cm).Area towards the interior (atrium): concentric rectangles - concentric lozenges.Possible scale pattern.
2nd cent. BC. Second to Third Style phase
Cerulli Irelli 1974, 19; Lugari et al. 2005, 516, 520-521 (placed in the group with orthogonal semis, but described as diagonal on p. 516); Ercolano 2014, no. 339.A-B, 360-361
Lugari et al. 2005, fig. 3; Ercolano 2014, tav. XVII
Personal observation of floor
632 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc13.03 VI, 16-17, 18, 26. Casa del Colonnato tuscanico
Habitation. Urban
4. Atrium. Upper floor
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of white crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally) with T-shapes in outmost row, orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm); concentric diagonal crosses from corner to corner
1st cent. AD. Third Style phase
Cerulli Irelli 1974, 22-25; Lugari et al. 2005, 516, 520-521; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 367; Ercolano 2014, no. 340b, 361-362
Cerulli Irelli 1974, fig. 11; Ercolano 2014, tav. XVII and fig. 13
Lugari et al. 2005, 520: diagonal layout.Personal observation of floor
633 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc13.02 VI, 16-17, 18, 26. Casa del Colonnato tuscanico
Habitation. Urban
4. Atrium. Lower floor
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Republican period. Second Style phase
Cerulli Irelli 1974, 22-25; Lugari et al. 2005, 516; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 367; Ercolano 2014, no. 340a, 361-362
Cerulli Irelli 1974, fig. 11; Ercolano 2014, tav. XIV-XV
Personal observation of floor. Only visible at the impluvium
634 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc13.04 VI, 16-17, 18, 26. Casa del Colonnato tuscanico
Habitation. Urban
V. Upstairs room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: inset piece Late Third Style phase
Cerulli Irelli 1974, 67; Ercolano 2014, 360
Cerulli Irelli 1974, fig. 9
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635 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc14.01 Insula Orientalis I, 1a. Casa di M. Pilius Primigenius Granianus
Habitation. Urban
B. Cubiculum. Later service room
Cementizio a base litica. Cocciopesto
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Grid of lozenges Third quarter of 1st cent. BC. Late Second Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 342-345; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006a, 243; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 375-376; Ercolano 2014, no. 21, 57
Ercolano 2014, tav. XXXV
Originally belonging to the Casa della Gemma
636 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc15.01 Insula Orientalis I, 2-3. Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
Habitation. Urban
Entranceway 2. Entrance room
Cementizio a fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Possible grid of squares, orthogonal layout Pre-Augustan period. First Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 345-360; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 379; Ercolano 2014, no. 27, 67
Ercolano 2014, tav. VI
637 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc15.02 Insula Orientalis I, 2-3. Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
Habitation. Urban
Corridor between peristyle and exedra 16
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm)
Pre-Augustan period/2nd cent. BC. First Style phase (southern part). Late Second Style phase (northern part).
Maiuri 1958, 345-360; Lugari et al. 2005, 518, 520-521; Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 379; Ercolano 2014, no. 35, 71-72
Lugari et al. 2005, fig. 1; Ercolano 2014, tav. V
638 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc16.01 Building to the north of the decumanus maximus. 33 fragments not in situ
Commerical building
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 16-17 cm)
First or Second Style phase
Lugari et al. 2005, 518, 521; Ercolano 2014, no. 367, 389-390
Lugari et al. 2005, fig. 5; Ercolano 2014, tav. XII
The building is dated to the post-Claudian period, but the fragments are more likely of Republican date. Their belonging to the building is thus questionable
639 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc17.01 L’area degli “Scavi Nuovi”. Le Insulae nord-occidentali
Baths Porticoes surrounding terrace on two sides
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Guidobaldi, M.P. 2006b, 391
640 Italy Campania Miseno (Misenum)
Mis1.01 Piscina Mirabilis. External rooms. Earlier structure
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Room number two from the north. Beneath external room
Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces in vitreous paste, marble and limestone: central panelRegular and irregular opus tessellatum: central panel
Labyrinth Late Republican period
Borriello & D’Ambrosio 1979, 118-122; Miniero 2001b; Baia 2003, 73; Vassal 2006, 169 no. 333 (Piscina Mirabile); Tang 2010, 633
Miniero 2001b, figs. 2, 12, 14-16; Baia 2003, p. 73; Tang 2010, fig. 1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
641 Italy Campania Miseno (Misenum)
Mis2.01 Sacello degli Augustali
Shrine A/2. Cella-triclinium
Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: whiteOpus sectile: central part
Side panels: grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with larger squares in the interspaces; fill in squares: lozenge
The shrine was built in the Julio-Claudian period, rebuilt in the Antonine period (mid-2nd cent. AD) and destroyed probably at the beginning of the 3rd cent. AD
Borriello 1987, 19; De Franciscis 1991, 38; Buonaguro 2008.
Borriello 1987, fig. 13; De Franciscis 1991, figs. 39-40; Buonaguro 2008, figs. 5-7
642 Italy Campania Naples (Neapolis)
Nap1.01 Piazza Nicola Amore
Banqueting hall
Dining-room Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: white Mat/band at threshold: semis of tesserae End of 4th cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
Giampaola & Carsana 2005, 118-119; Pesando 2008, 167; Pesando 2012, 537
643 Italy Campania Nola Nol1.01 Via Saccaccio Habitation. Villa
Below area with rooms IV-VI. Triclinium?
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central field
Western field: scale pattern.Eastern field: grid of lozenges.
Late 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Sampaolo 1991; Vassal 2006, 162 (no. 297)
Sampaolo 1991, figs. 55-58
644 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.01 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB5. Internal courtyard
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Basin: semis of tesserae Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
645 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.02 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB22. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: motif in spandrel (circle - hexafoil)
Antechamber: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Field: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; circle - hexafoil (opus tessellatum) in spandrel.Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Bed area: tessera at random.
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Lemaire et al. 2000; Vassal 2006, 168 (no. 325); I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
Lemaire et al. 2000, pl. 12,3; Vassal 2006, fig. 3; Paestum V, figs. 198-200, 261, 268
646 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.03 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB20/AB23. Reception room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Field: grid of intersecting octagons forming squares and irregular oblong hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslets. Side panels: pattern of irregular hexagons and poised squares making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslets
Early Imperial period
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
FIGS. 126, 129; Paestum V, figs. 33, 42-43, 268
647 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.04 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB30. Western ala
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
Lemaire et al. 2000, fig. 19; Paestum V, figs. 14, 192, 268
648 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.05 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB33 Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
Paestum V, figs. 24, 193, 268
649 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.06 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB34. Eastern ala
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteGeometric-shaped and irregular inset pieces
Field: grid of irregular octagons and poised squares
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
Lemaire et al. 2000, fig. 20; Paestum V, figs. 15, 191, 268
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
650 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.07 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB35 Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
Paestum V, figs. 16, 268
651 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.08 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB42. Atrium. Lower level
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: centre of pseudo-shield of lozenges
Impluvium basin: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges, black tessera at intersections; inset pieces in corners.Impluvium rim: white crosslets.
Late Republican to early Imperial period
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
Lemaire et al. 2000, pls. 13,1-13,2; Paestum V, figs. 18, 23, 194-197, 268
652 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.09 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
AB48. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, grey, white
Threshold: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre).Antechamber: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally) with T-shapes in outmost rows, orthogonal layout.Dining area: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: scattering of tesserae.
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; Vassal 2006, 167-168 (no. 324, tablinum); I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 63-70
FIGS. 126-127, 130; Torelli 1999, figs. 71, 75; Lemaire et al. 2000, figs. 16-17, pl. 12,2; Vassal 2006, fig. 16; Paestum V, figs. 22, 26-27, 201, 268
653 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.10 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
C1. Entrance room
Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: scale pattern The house is tentatively dated 3rd to 2nd cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 131-136
Lemaire et al. 2000, pl. 11,1; Paestum V, figs. 52, 202, 268
654 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.11 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
C2. Atrium Battuto bianco. Cocciopesto
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: WhiteRed paint
Field: fillet.Impluvium rim: fillet.
The house is tentatively dated 3rd to 2rd cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 131-136
Lemaire et al. 2000, pl. 11,2; Paestum V, figs. 53-54, 203-204, 268
655 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.12 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
C9. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Impluvium: grid of lozenges The house is tentatively dated 3rd to 2rd cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 131-136
Paestum V, figs. 78-79, 87, 268
656 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.13 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
C10. Exedra Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint: upper floor
Lower floor: fillet The house is tentatively dated 3rd to 2rd cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 131-136
Paestum V, figs. 75-76, 268
657 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.14 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
C13 Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally) with T-shapes and tesserae in outmost rows, orthogonal layout
The house is tentatively dated 3rd to 2rd cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 131-136
Lemaire et al. 2000, tav. 12,1; Paestum V, figs. 73-74, 268
658 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.15 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
C15 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
The house is tentatively dated 3rd to 2rd cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 131-136
Paestum V, figs. 69-70, 72, 268
659 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.16 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
C19. “Garden”
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Western part: semis of tesserae The house is tentatively dated 3rd to 2rd cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 131-136
Paestum V, figs. 64, 68, 207, 268
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Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
660 Italy Campania Paestum Pae1.17 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison A-B-C
Habitation. Urban
C33 Cocciopesto Tesserae: coloured
Field: semis of tesserae The house is tentatively dated 3rd to 2rd cent. BC
Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 131-136
Paestum V, figs. 209, 268
661 Italy Campania Paestum Pae2.01 In (n-2). Southern part. Espace S. I.
Habitation. Urban
3 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Lemaire et al. 2000; I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 157
Lemaire et al. 2000, fig. 9; Paestum V, fig. 269
662 Italy Campania Paestum Pae3.01 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison D
Habitation. Urban
3. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges The house is dated between the end of 3rd and first half of 2nd cent. BC at the latest
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 176-178
Paestum V, figs. 121, 210, 269
663 Italy Campania Paestum Pae3.02 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison D
Habitation. Urban
2. Peristyle. In front of room D13
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field: pseudo-shield of lozenges
The house is dated between the end of 3rd and first half of 2nd cent. BC at the latest
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 176-178
Paestum V, figs. 214, 269
664 Italy Campania Paestum Pae3.03 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison D
Habitation. Urban
12. Exedra Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: semis of tesserae (different positioning), orthogonal layout
The house is dated between the end of 3rd and first half of 2nd cent. BC at the latest
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 176-178
Lemaire et al. 2000, pl. 13,3; Paestum V, figs. 117-118, 213, 269
665 Italy Campania Paestum Pae3.04 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison D
Habitation. Urban
13. Dining-room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Outer border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Inner border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges. Around outlet grating: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), diagonal layout.
The house is dated between the end of 3rd and first half of 2nd cent. BC at the latest
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 176-178
Lemaire et al. 2000, pl. 13,4; Paestum V, figs. 122, 211-212, 269
Drain in the room
666 Italy Campania Paestum Pae4.01 In (n-2). Southern part. Espace S.V
Habitation. Urban
5 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Republican period
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 211-212
Paestum V, figs. 140-141, 145, 269
667 Italy Campania Paestum Pae4.02 In (n-2). Southern part. Espace S.V
Habitation. Urban
6 Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRectangular tesseraeOpus tessellatum: threshold
Field: grid of intersecting circles, forming quatrefoils and concave squares; fill: chevrons
Probably late Republican period
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 211-212
Paestum V, figs. 218-219, 269
668 Italy Campania Paestum Pae5.01 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison E
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: whiteTiles
Fillet combined with marble tiles (only description).Impluvium basin: grid of lozenges, marble tile at centre (lost)
Probably early Imperial period
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 225-229
Paestum V, figs. 220, 270
669 Italy Campania Paestum Pae5.02 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison E
Habitation. Urban
5. Lowermost floor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: greyish, white
Border: meander (based on description) I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 225-229
Paestum V, fig. 270
670 Italy Campania Paestum Pae5.03 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison E
Habitation. Urban
7 Tesserae: greyish, white
Border: double meander. Field: squares - pseudo-shield of lozenges (based on description and drawings)
1st cent. BC I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 225-229
FIG. 128; Paestum V, figs. 152, 270
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671 Italy Campania Paestum Pae5.04 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison E
Habitation. Urban
16. Lowermost floor. Triclinium?
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint: border
Grid of bands with double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera, and two juxtaposed panels. Northern panel: concentric squares - concentric circles - concentric semicircles - concentric circles. Southern panel: possible grid of lozenges
1st cent. BC I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 225-229
FIGS. 128, 131; Paestum V, figs. 166-168, 172, 270
672 Italy Campania Paestum Pae5.05 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison E
Habitation. Urban
19. Uppermost floor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Circular border: swastika-meander. Field: unknown
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 225-229
Paestum V, figs. 163-164, 270
673 Italy Campania Paestum Pae5.06 In (n-2). Southern part. Maison E
Habitation. Urban
21. Atrium/peristyle
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, grey, white
Impluvium rim: North side: double meander. Impluvium rim: East side: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections. Impluvium rim: South side: meander. Impluvium rim: West side: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, grey centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (based on description and drawings)
I. Bragantini in Paestum V, 225-229
Paestum V, figs. 157a, 270
674 Italy Campania Paestum Pae6.01 In (n-2). Northern part. Maison F
Habitation. Urban
4 Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Phase E R. De Bonis in Paestum V, 265-266, 270-271
675 Italy Campania Paestum Pae6.02 In (n-2). Northern part. Maison F
Habitation. Urban
20. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Phase D: 2nd cent. BC onwards
R. De Bonis in Paestum V, 265-266, 270-271
Paestum V, figs. 184, 236
676 Italy Campania Paestum Pae6.03 In (n-2). Northern part. Maison F
Habitation. Urban
21 Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: white Threshold: scale pattern.Outer border: South and west sides: possible spaced swastika-meander. Inner border: North, east and west sides: spaced swastika-meander. Inner border: South side: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Main field: grid of lozenges.
Phase D: 2nd cent. BC onwards
R. De Bonis in Paestum V, 265-266, 270-271
Paestum V, figs. 185, 237-239
677 Italy Campania Paestum Pae6.04 In (n-2). Northern part. Maison F
Habitation. Urban
23-24. Porticoes
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Phase D: 2nd cent. BC onwards
R. De Bonis in Paestum V, 265-266, 270-271
678 Italy Campania Paestum Pae7.01 In (n-2). Northern part. Maison G
Habitation. Urban
13. Reception room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Phase C: Republican period
R. De Bonis in Paestum V, 261, 266, 296-297
Paestum V, fig. 270
679 Italy Campania Paestum Pae8.01 Southern insulae. Is 10-12
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: white Inscription in Latin: Q(uinto) Lautinio P(ubli) f(ilio) arcitecto.
1st cent. BC Mello & Voza 1968, 229-230, no. 155; Mello 1974, 58, no. 92; A. Lemaire & R. Robert in Paestum V, 241, note 16
681 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom1.01 I.2, 22. Caupona Caupona. With habitation
b. Triclinium Cocciopesto Inscription in Latin: HAVE PPM I, 49-50 Lost
682 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom2.01 I.3, 3-4.31 Habitation. Urban
x. Courtyard Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Intercolumniations: geometric motifs PPM I, 64-70
683 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom5.01 I.6, 2.4.16. Casa del Criptoportico, Casa del Sacello Iliaco
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 4: d. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM I, 193-195, 280-329; Pesando 1997, 38; Vassal 2006, 183 (no. 404)
PPM I, 292 fig. 15
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
684 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom5.02 I.6, 2.4.16. Casa del Criptoportico, Casa del Sacello Iliaco
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 4: e. Cult room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC PPM I, 193-195, 280-329; Pesando 1997, 38; Vassal 2006, 183 (no. 405)
PPM I, 295 fig. 19
685 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom5.03 I.6, 2.4.16. Casa del Criptoportico, Casa del Sacello Iliaco
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 4: f. Tablinum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections.South-east corner: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally) with T-shapes in outmost row, diagonal layout; at corner of outmost frame: carpet loop.
Second Style phase
PPM I, 193-195, 280-329; Pesando 1997, 38; Vassal 2006, 183 (no. 406)
PPM I, 306 figs. 44-45
686 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom5.05 I.6, 2.4.16. Casa del Criptoportico, Casa del Sacello Iliaco
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 4: l. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout 2nd cent. BC PPM I, 193-195, 280-329; Pesando 1997, 38; Vassal 2006, 183 (no. 407)
PPM I, 315 fig. 58
687 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom6.01 I.6, 8-9.11. Casa dei Quadretti Teatrali/di P. Casca Longus
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 9: c. Atrium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium basin: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Impluvium basin: Field: grid of lozenges
2nd cent. BC PPM I, 352-353 PPM I, 353 fig. 1
688 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom7.01 I.6, 10 Shop n. Rear room Battuto di cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM I, 354-360 PPM I, 357 fig. 5
689 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom6.02 I.6, 8-9.11. Casa dei Quadretti Teatrali/di P. Casca Longus
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 11: b. Atrium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteTesserae, inset pieces and tiles: impluvium basin
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM I, 361-396 PPM I, 366 fig. 5, 367 figs. 7-8, 370-371 fig. 17, 374 fig. 23
690 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom6.03 I.6, 8-9.11. Casa dei Quadretti Teatrali/di P. Casca Longus
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 11: 4. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Central panel: square - circle - eight-lozenge star; fill: inset pieces
PPM I, 361-396; Vassal 2006, 184 (no. 410)
PPM I, 391 fig. 52
691 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom8.01 I.6, 13-14. Casa di Stallius Eros
Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Impluvium rim: grid of squares, diagonal layout with band on either side; fill: bichrome crosslet (white centre)
Underwent later restoration
PPM I, 400-406 Pernice 1938, Taf. 11.1; PPM I, 402 fig. 2
692 Italy Campania Falciano del Massico
Fal2.01 La Romita Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges.Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Swastika-meander.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Zannini 2001, 58-59
Zannini 2001, fig. 81
693 Italy Campania Falciano del Massico
Fal2.02 La Romita Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Band: scale pattern. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout
Zannini 2001, 58-59
Zannini 2001, fig. 82
694 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom8.02 I.6, 13-14. Casa di Stallius Eros
Habitation. Urban
4. Triclinium Battuto di cocciopesto
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border of central panel, central motif in central panel (hedera leaves, sixteen-petalled rosette)
Field: grid of lozenges. Border of central panel: foliate scroll with hederae. Central panel: square - circle
Original phase: 3rd to 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 400-406; Pesando 1997, 167-168; Vassal 2006, 184 (no. 411)
Pernice 1938, Taf. 11.5; PPM I, 402 fig. 3
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Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
695 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom8.03 I.6, 13-14. Casa di Stallius Eros
Habitation. Urban
6. Tablinum Battuto di cocciopesto
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
Original phase: 3rd to 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 400-406; Pesando 1997, 168; Vassal 2006, 184 (no. 412)
Pernice 1939, Taf. 11.4; PPM I, 404-405, fig. 6
696 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom8.04 I.6, 13-14. Casa di Stallius Eros
Habitation. Urban
7 Battuto di cocciopesto
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum (fillets three or four tesserae wide): field (grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: quatrefoil), second border of central panel (wave pattern), central panel (rectangle - lozenge)
First border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Third border of central field: foliate scroll with hederae
Original phase: 3rd to 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 400-406; Pesando 1997, 168
Pernice 1938, Taf. 11.6; PPM I, 404-405, fig. 7
697 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom9.01 I.6, 15. Casa dei Ceii
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cocciopesto. Lavaestrich
Tesserae: white (2 x 2 cm)
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: ca. 9/10 cm)
Original phase: 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 407-482; Michel 1990, 18
PPM I, 414-415, fig. 7; Michel 1990, Abb. 50
698 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom9.02 I.6, 15. Casa dei Ceii
Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Lavaestrich. Lavapesta
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white (2-2.7 cm)Opus tessellatum: band
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 15-18 cm)
Original phase: 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 407-482; Michel 1990, 22
PPM I, 418-419, fig. 12, 420 fig. 15, 423-424, figs. 19-20, 425 fig. 24; Michel 1990, Abb. 50, 92-93, 124
699 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom9.03 I.6, 15. Casa dei Ceii
Habitation. Urban
c. Cubiculum Cocciopesto. Opus signinum (rot)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: pattern of octagons and four-pointed stars with square as centre; fill in octagons: tessera
PPM I, 407-482; Michel 1990, 32; Vassal 2006, 184-185 (no. 413)
PPM I, 430-431, fig. 35; Michel 1990, Abb. 50, 53, 171
700 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom9.04 I.6, 15. Casa dei Ceii
Habitation. Urban
d. Tablinum. Later summer triclinium
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: central fieldOpus sectile: central field
Threshold on northern side: row of orthogonal squares; fill: poised square - square - hexagon - geometric-shaped inset piece.Threshold on eastern side: bird.Field: grid of eight-lozenge stars and squares, making smaller poised squares; fill: tessera.
Renewed in 1st cent. AD
PPM I, 407-482; Michel 1990, 35-36; Vassal 2006, 185 (nos. 414-415)
PPM I, 438-439 figs. 46 and 48; Michel 1990, Abb. 50-51, 180, 182-184
701 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom9.05 I.6, 15. Casa dei Ceii
Habitation. Urban
e. Triclinium Lavaestrich. Lavapesta
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border, central panelOpus sectile: border, central panel
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Original phase: second half of 2nd cent. BC. Central panel added later
PPM I, 407-482; Michel 1990, 37
PPM I, 441 figs. 51-52; Michel 1990, Abb. 50
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Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
702 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom9.06 I.6, 15. Casa dei Ceii
Habitation. Urban
r. Portico Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 13-15 cm)
Original phase: second half of 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 407-482; Michel 1990, 43
PPM I, 439 fig. 48; Michel 1990, Abb. 50
703 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom11.01 I.7, 2.3. Casa di M. Fabius Amandius
Habitation. Urban
c. Triclinium Battuto di lavapesta
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: central panelOpus sectile: central panel
Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: inset pieces
1st cent. AD PPM I, 553-575 PPM I, 557 fig. 7
704 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom11.02 I.7, 2.3. Casa di M. Fabius Amandius
Habitation. Urban
i Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: grid of recumbent and upright rectangles; fill: lozenges, subdivided by lines
1st cent. AD PPM I, 553-575 PPM I, 569 fig. 27
705 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom12.01 I.7, 5 Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM I, 576-585; Vassal 2006, 185 (no. 416)
PPM I, 577 fig. 1
706 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom12.02 I.7, 5 Habitation. Urban
d. Tablinum. Later triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges (cancelled at a later time).Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
2nd cent. BC PPM I, 576-585; Pesando 1997, 202; Vassal 2006, 185 (no. 417)
PPM I, 582-583 figs. 12-13
707 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom13.01 I.7, 7. Casa del Sacerdos Amandus
Habitation. Urban
b. Triclinium Cocciopesto. Ziegelsigni-num
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteTiles: central panelOpus tessellatum: central panelOpus sectile: central panel
Outer border: semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (black centre), diagonal layout. Border of field: row of rectangles; fill: lozenge, poised square with circle, circle with hexafoil, circle with square with crosslet, concave rectangle. Main field: grid of squares, diagonal layout, black tessera at intersections. Border of central panel: row of poised squares; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Central panel: square - concentric circles; tile in spandrel
Mid-1st cent. AD PPM I, 586-618; Vassal 2006, 185-186 (no. 418)
Pernice 1938, Taf. 46.1; PPM I, 589 figs. 3-4
708 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom13.02 I.7, 7. Casa del Sacerdos Amandus
Habitation. Urban
c. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
At entrance: crosslets.Grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections.
Second Style phase
PPM I, 586-618 PPM I, 606 fig. 26
709 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom13.03 I.7, 7. Casa del Sacerdos Amandus
Habitation. Urban
f. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges PPM I, 586-618 PPM I, 612 fig. 39
710 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom13.04 I.7, 7. Casa del Sacerdos Amandus
Habitation. Urban
m. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Portico: East: semis of tesserae (alternating black and white tesserae)
Early Imperial period
PPM I, 586-618; Pesando 1997, 168; Vassal 2006, 186 (no. 419)
PPM I, 617 fig. 49
711 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom14.01 I.7, 10-12.19. Casa dell’Efebo/di P. Cornelius Tages
Habitation. Urban
I.7, 12: 4. Tablinum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), diagonal layout
PPM I, 619-727; Vassal 2006, 205 (no. 520)
PPM I, 632 fig. 21
712 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom14.02 I.7, 10-12.19. Casa dell’Efebo/di P. Cornelius Tages
Habitation. Urban
I.7, 12: 15. Passage
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM I, 619-727 PPM I, 676 fig. 103
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
713 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom14.03 I.7, 10-12.19. Casa dell’Efebo/di P. Cornelius Tages
Habitation. Urban
I.7, 12: 16. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Threshold: row of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: poised concave square with bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre). Fillet of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set ortogonally).Couch area: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.
Late Republican period
PPM I, 619-727; Vassal 2006, 186 (no. 422)
Pernice 1938, Taf. 47.4; PPM I, 667 fig. 84, 670-671 figs. 88-89
714 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom15.01 I.7, 18. Bottega di Niraemius
Shop c. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: panel (lost)
Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (black or white centre). Central field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout
PPM I, 730-749; Vassal 2006, 186-187 (no. 423)
PPM I, 738 fig. 16
715 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom15.02 I.7, 18. Bottega di Niraemius
Shop g Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteTiles: central panel
Central panel: square - concave square with square tile as centre; triangular tile in spandrel
PPM I, 730-749 PPM I, 744 fig. 28
716 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom14.04 I.7, 10-12.19. Casa dell’Efebo/ di P. Cornelius Tages
Habitation. Urban
I.7, 19: a. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of squares (rounded), black tessera at intersections, diagonal layout. Antechamber: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Dividing band: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Bed area: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Probably original phase: 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 750-789; Vassal 2006, 187 (nos. 424-425)
PPM I, 753 figs. 4-5
717 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom14.05 I.7, 10-12.19. Casa dell’Efebo/di P. Cornelius Tages
Habitation. Urban
I.7, 19: b. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Original phase: 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 750-789; Vassal 2006, 187 (no. 426)
PPM I, 755 fig. 9
718 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom14.06 I.7, 10-12.19. Casa dell’Efebo/di P. Cornelius Tages
Habitation. Urban
I.7, 19: c. Tablinum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 2nd cent. BC PPM I, 750-789 PPM I, 765 fig. 26
719 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom14.07 I.7, 10-12.19. Casa dell’Efebo/di P. Cornelius Tages
Habitation. Urban
I.7, 19: f. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Original phase: 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 750-789; Vassal 2006, 187 (no. 427)
PPM I, 780-781, fig. 52
720 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom16.01 I.8, 8-9. La casa-caupona di L. Vetutius Placidus
Habitation. With caupona. Urban
2. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus sectile and inset pieces: central panel
Threshold: square - circle - two concave hexagons.Antechamber: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares.
Second Style phase
PPM I, 802-825; Guiral et al. 1991, 302, 308; Guiral Pelegrin et al. 1991-1992, 96-98; Vassal 2006, 187 (no. 428)
PPM I, 806 fig. 5; Guiral et al. 1991, fig. 5; Guiral Pelegrin et al. 1991-1992, fig. 4
721 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom16.02 I.8, 8-9. La casa-caupona di L. Vetutius Placidus
Habitation. With caupona. Urban
6. Cubiculum Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tessera: black, white
Antechamber: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), diagonal layout. Dividing band: grid of lozenges.
First phase: towards mid-1st cent. BC
PPM I, 802-825; Guiral et al. 1991, 302, 308; Guiral Pelegrin et al. 1991-1992, 96-98; Vassal 2006, 188 and 207? (no. 429, no. 529?)
PPM I, 810-811 figs. 12-13, 812 fig. 15; Guiral et al. 1991, figs. 5-6; Guiral Pelegrin et al. 1991-1992, figs. 4-5
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
722 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom16.03 I.8, 8-9. La casa-caupona di L. Vetutius Placidus
Habitation. With caupona. Urban
7. Corridor Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout PPM I, 802-825; Guiral et al. 1991, 302, 308; Guiral Pelegrin et al. 1991-1992, 96-98
723 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom16.04 I.8, 8-9. La casa-caupona di L. Vetutius Placidus
Habitation. With caupona. Urban
I.8, 9: 10. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset pieces: central panel
Threshold: row of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: poised concave square.Antechamber: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Dining area: Central panel: fillet as frame.
Third Style phase PPM I, 802-825; Guiral et al. 1991, 302, 308; Guiral Pelegrin et al. 1991-1992, 96-98
PPM I, 816-817 figs. 25-26; Guiral et al. 1991, fig. 5; Guiral Pelegrin et al. 1991-1992, fig. 4
724 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom17.01 I.9, 1-2. Casa del Bell’Impluvio
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Threshold: row of rectangles (two upright and one recumbent); fill: lozenges, tesserae and crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally). Field: rectangle with tesserae and inset pieces.
Around AD 40-45
PPM I, 919-941 PPM I, 921 fig. 1
725 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom17.02 I.9, 1-2. Casa del Bell’Impluvio
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: impluvium rimOpus tessellatum with inset pieces: impluvium basin
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM I, 919-941 PPM I, 923 figs. 4-5
726 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom17.03 I.9, 1-2. Casa del Bell’Impluvio
Habitation. Urban
3 Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (2 x 2 cm)
Semis of tesserae (distance: 9 cm) We are grateful to Christina Trier for this information
727 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom17.04 I.9, 1-2. Casa del Bell’Impluvio
Habitation. Urban
5 Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) (distance: 7 cm)
We are grateful to Christina Trier for this information
728 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom17.05 I.9, 1-2. Casa del Bell’Impluvio
Habitation. Urban
6 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout
PPM I, 919-941 PPM I, 925 fig. 8
729 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom17.06 I.9, 1-2. Casa del Bell’Impluvio
Habitation. Urban
7. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus sectile and inset pieces: central panel
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill: tessera
PPM I, 919-941; Vassal 2006, 188 (no. 431)
PPM I, 926 figs. 10-11
730 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.01 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM II, 1-137 PPM II, 4 fig. 3
731 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.02 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM II, 1-137 PPM II, 5 fig. 4, 7 fig. 7
732 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.03 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
5. Tablinum Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: threshold, border, central panel
Main field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM II, 1-137 PPM II, 13-14 figs. 20-22
Mosaic threshold and panel added in the late Republican period
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
733 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.04 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
6. Corridor Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black (3 x 3 cm)
Semis of tesserae (distance: 9-10 cm) We are grateful to Christina Trier for this information
734 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.05 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
7. Ala Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM II, 1-137 PPM II, 11 fig. 15
735 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.06 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
10. Peristyle/courtyard
Tesserae: black, white
North and east porticoes: semis of tesserae (set diagonally) and clusters of three tesserae, diagonal layout.North and east porticoes, intercolumniations: row of rectangles; fill: lozenges, squares, circles, poised concave squares; semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout; row of squares; fill: poised squares.South portico: grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons; fill: inset piece.
PPM II, 1-137; Vassal 2006, 188 (no. 432)
PPM II, 36 fig. 48, 41 figs. 57-58, 42 figs. 59-61, 43 fig. 62
736 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.07 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
11. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Antechamber: grid of recumbent and upright lozenges (concentric) and four-pointed stars (concentric) with square (concentric); fill: crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally)
Post 80 BC PPM II, 1-137; Vassal 2006, 188 (no. 433)
PPM II, 51 figs. 72-73
737 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.08 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
14 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whitePanel: inset pieces
Panel: square - circle - two octagons - poised square - square with hexagon(?) as centre along with horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines
Third Style phase PPM II, 1-137; Vassal 2006, 189 (no. 434)
PPM II, 135 fig. 171
738 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom18.09 I.9, 5-7. Casa dei Cubicoli Floreali/del Frutteto
Habitation. Urban
17. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a poised square and white crosslet (quincunx, enlarged version with chevrons at ends).Field: grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and poised squares with swastika-meander; fill in lozenges: lines and black crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally).
Third Style phase PPM II, 1-137; Vassal 2006, 189 (no. 435)
PPM II, 136-137 figs. 172-175
739 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom19.01 I.9, 9-10 Habitation. Urban
I.9, 10: 8. Corridor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 2nd cent. BC PPM II, 142-145; Vassal 2006, 189 (no. 436)
PPM II, 145 fig. 5
740 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom21.01 I.9, 13-14. Casa di Cerere
Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: green, whiteOpus tessella-tum: band, im-pluvium rim
Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout PPM II, 172-229 PPM II, 185 figs. 19-20
741 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom21.02 I.9, 13-14. Casa di Cerere
Habitation. Urban
e. Cubiculum Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
PPM II, 172-229; Vassal 2006, 189 (no. 437)
PPM II, 199 fig. 43
742 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom21.03 I.9, 13-14. Casa di Cerere
Habitation. Urban
m. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces: central panel
Mat: square - circle - two concave hexagons.Antechamber: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares.Central panel: square - circle - octagon - eight-lozenge star with triangles between the points; fill: crosslets (composed of tesserae and inset pieces).
PPM II, 172-229; Vassal 2006, 205-206 (no. 522)
PPM II, 226 fig. 81, 228 figs. 83-84
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
743 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom22.01 I.10, 1 Habitation. Urban
1. “Atrium” Cocciopesto. Mortar
Tesserae: white Threshold between rooms 1 and 3: fillet Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 176
744 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom23.01 I.10, 2-3 Habitation. Urban. With caupona in the last phase.
5 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5 cm)
PPM II, 238-239; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 170, 179
745 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom23.02 I.10, 2-3 Habitation. Urban. With caupona in the last phase
6. “Tablinum” Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
PPM II, 238-239; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 170, 179; Vassal 2006, 189-190 (no. 439)
PPM II, 239 fig. 1
746 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.01 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro. Protocasa
Habitation. Urban
A (beneath room 18). Tablinum?
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Threshold: scale pattern.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 3-4.5 cm). Central field: Southern part: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field: Northern part: double latchkey meander.
End of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC. 2nd cent. BC. First Style phase
Maiuri 1933, 184-185; PPM II, 240-397; Pesando 1997, 55-56; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 228-229; Pisapia 2013, 434
Maiuri 1933, fig. 86; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 64; Pisapia 2013, fig. 10
747 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.02 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro. Protocasa
Habitation. Urban
B (beneath room 18)
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 3-3.5 cm). Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
First Style phase Maiuri 1933, 185; PPM II, 240-397; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 229
Maiuri 1933, fig. 86; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 64
748 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.03 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro. Protocasa
Habitation. Urban
C (beneath room 18)
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 2-3 cm)
First Style phase Maiuri 1933, 185; PPM II, 240-397; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 229
Maiuri 1933, fig. 86
749 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.04 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro
Habitation. Urban
13. Exedra Mortar (white)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Threshold: spaced swastika-meander Second Style phase
PPM II, 240-397; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 215
750 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.05 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro
Habitation. Urban
14 Mortar (white)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares
Second Style phase
PPM II, 240-397; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 215
Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 48A
751 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.06 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro
Habitation. Urban
22. Exedra Mortar (white)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Threshold: scroll with curling tendrils.Field: semis of black crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Second Style phase
PPM II, 240-397; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 235; Vassal 2006, 190 (no. 440)
PPM II, 363 fig. 198; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 48B
752 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.07 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro
Habitation. Urban
23. Exedra Mortar (white)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a black crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally).Field: grid of lozenges.
Second Style phase
PPM II, 240-397; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 236; Vassal 2006, 190 (no. 441)
PPM II, 365 figs. 200-201, 367; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 48B
753 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.08 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro
Habitation. Urban
24. Exedra Mortar (white)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Threshold: row of poised squares; fill: black crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally).Field: semis of black crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Second Style phase
PPM II, 240-397; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 238; Vassal 2006, 190 (no. 442)
PPM II, 368 fig. 206; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 48B
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
754 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom24.09 I.10, 4.14-15. Casa del Menandro
Habitation. Urban
25. Exedra Mortar (white)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Threshold: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares. Field: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: black crosslet (quincunx, set orthgonally)
Second Style phase
PPM II, 240-397; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 6-9, 240; Vassal 2006, 190 (no. 443)
PPM II, 371 fig. 209; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 48B
755 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom25.01 I.10, 7. Casa del Fabbro
Habitation. Urban
3. Atrium Cocciopesto Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae.Spaced meander?
Third Style phase or earlier
PPM II, 398-420; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 132-133, 256-257
756 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom25.02 I.10, 7. Casa del Fabbro
Habitation. Urban
9. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Threshold: row of back-to-back peltae, bi-chrome crosslet in the interstices.Front area and at sides: grid of lozenges. Couch area: semis of white crosslets, orthogo-nal layout.Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet.
Third Style phase PPM II, 398-420; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 132, 262-263
PPM II, 408-409, figs. 12-14; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 111
757 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom26.01 I.10, 8. Tessitoria di Minucius
Habitation. Urban
2 Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Threshold: grid of lozenges.Border: semis of tesserae. Central field: spaced swastika-meander.
PPM II, 421-432; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 148, 170, 267
758 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.01 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
Lower floor. Shop or workshop
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Central field: grid of lozenges Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 270
759 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.02 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Lavapesta with terracot-ta fragments. Mortar
Mixed aggregate: ceramic, stone (lava)
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae and clusters of three tesserae, diagonal layout
Fourth Style phase?
PPM II, 433-499; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 108-112, 271
760 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.03 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
1. Atrium Cocciopesto (impluvium rim). Lavape-sta with ter-racotta frag-ments
Ceramic aggregate. Mixed aggregate: ceramic, stone (lava)
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae and clusters of three tesserae, diagonal layout.Impluvium rim: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout.
Second Style phase: impluvium rim. Possibly Fourth Style phase: field
PPM II, 433-499; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 108-112, 271; Vassal 2006, 190-191 (no. 444)
PPM II, 438 figs. 7-8, 440-442 figs. 10-12; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 127
761 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.04 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
6. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: grid of lozenges Second Style phase
PPM II, 433-499; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 108-112, 278
PPM II, 462 figs. 35-36; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 127, pl. 99
762 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.05 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
9. Peristyle Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white East portico: Northern intercolumniation: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square (two of which contain a central stone); the spaced swastika-meander is framed by an upright rectangle at each end, each rectangle containing a lozenge, and the northern lozenge also with a white crosslet (quincunx). East portico: Central intercolumniation: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: white crosslet (quincunx, set orthogonally or diagonally). East portico: Southern intercolumniation: row composed of alternating lozenges (subdivided into four smaller lozenges; fill: tessera) and poised squares, each poised square containing a concave square with a tessera; arches in the interstices
Late Third or early Fourth Style phase
PPM II, 433-499; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 108-112, 287
PPM II, 484 figs. 65-67; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 147, pls. 85-86
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
763 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.06 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
10. Reception room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Threshold panel: concentric squares - circle - concave poised square - lozenge; fill: tesserae.Field: square - concentric circles - shield of lozenges (one row of concentric lozenges) with separate central motif: concentric circles - eight-lozenge star at centre (concentric lozenges), square (with tessera) and triangles between the points of the star; plant in spandrel
Late Third or early Fourth Style phase
PPM II, 433-499; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 108-112, 290
FIG. 132; PPM II, 488 fig. 75; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 154, pl. 92
764 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.07 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
11. Reception room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Threshold: square with two back-to-back peltae.Field: grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with larger squares in the interspaces; fill in small squares: tessera; fill in rectangles: lozenge; fill in larger squares: white crosslet (quincunx).
Late Third or early Fourth Style phase
PPM II, 433-499; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 108-112, 291; Vassal 2006, 191 (no. 445)
FIG. 132; PPM II, 488 fig. 76; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, fig. 154, pl. 87
765 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.08 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
19 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) Second Style phase
PPM II, 433-499; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 108-112, 296
766 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom27.09 I.10, 10-11. Casa degli Amanti
Habitation. Urban
Above rooms 11 and 12. Triclinium
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Field: pattern of recumbent and upright lozenges and four-pointed stars with square; fill in lozenges: tessera; fill in stars: crosslet. Central panel: square - concentric circles - octagon - eight-lozenge star, lozenges between the points of the star making arrow-shaped spaces; peltae bisected in halves by vertical line in spandrels
Late Third or early Fourth Style phase
PPM II, 433-499; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, 108-112, 296-297
FIG. 133; Ling, R. & Ling, L. 2005, figs. 168, 176
767 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom28.01 I.11, 5.8. Casa di Lollius Synodus
Habitation. Urban
Tablinum? Signino Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
First phase: end of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC
PPM II, 522-525; Vuat 2000, 137
Vuat 2000, fig. 11
768 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom29.01 I.11, 9.15. Casa del Primo Piano
Habitation. Urban
9. Reception room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus sectile: central panel
RectanglesCentral panel: square - circle
Second phase: between Caligula and early reign of Claudius
Cerato 2000, 118-121
769 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom30.01 I.12, 3. Caupona di Sotericus
Habitation. Urban. Later caupona with thermopolium
1. Entrance room. Later thermopo-lium
Battuto di lava. Lavapesta
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Threshold towards atrium: rectangle - lozenge 1st cent. AD PPM II, 701-732 PPM II, 706 fig. 7
770 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom31.01 I.12, 5. Caupona all’Insegna di Africa/di Alessandria
Caupona 3. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: square with scattered tesserae and inscription in Latin in box: AN(I)CIVS.Dinining area: Central panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges.
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM II, 735-746; Pesando 1997, 204-207; Brem 2000, 152
PPM II, 737-738 figs. 2-4
Transformed into caupona, probably in the early Imperial period
771 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom32.01 I.12, 9.14 Habitation. Urban
5. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
Republican period
PPM II, 784-793; Vassal 2006, 191 (no. 448)
PPM II, 790 fig. 11
772 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom33.01 I.13, 2. Casa di Sutoria Primigenia
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Impluvium basin: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM II, 860-880; Pesando 1997, 178; Vassal 2006, 191-192 (no. 449)
PPM II, 861 fig. 1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
773 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom33.02 I.13, 2. Casa di Sutoria Primigenia
Habitation. Urban
7. Ala Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
2nd cent. BC PPM II, 860-880 PPM II, 865 fig. 6
774 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom33.03 I.13, 2. Casa di Sutoria Primigenia
Habitation. Urban
11. Tablinum Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Central panel: rectangle - lozenge with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (white centre)
2nd cent. BC PPM II, 860-880; Vassal 2006, 192 (no. 450)
PPM II, 867 fig. 10
775 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom34.01 I.13, 7 Hospitium? 7 Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 2nd to 1st cent. BC
PPM II, 892-895 PPM II, 894 fig. 4
776 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom35.01 I.13, 12.14 Habitation 1. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Threshold: semis of crosslets.Panel: semis of crosslets, orthogonal layout.
PPM II, 920-927 PPM II, 922 fig. 1
777 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom37.01 I.14, 2 Habitation. Urban
7. Triclinium. Later workshop
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: spandrel (palmette)
Outer border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges
2nd cent. BC Nappo 2001, 344-345; Vassal 2006, 209-210 (no. 542)
Nappo 2001, fig. 1
778 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom36.01 I.14, 1.11-15 Hospitium? I.14, 12: 13. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces: central panel
Antechamber: Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally).Dividing band: row of recumbent lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (white centre).Dining area: Front area: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout. Couch area: no motifs. Panel: concentric squares - circle - concave hexagons - hexafoil.
Augustan period Nappo 2001, 346; Vassal 2006, 210 (no. 543)
Nappo 2001, figs. 2-3; De Simone & Nappo 2001, p. 227 (Poster 19a)
779 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom36.02 I.14, 1.11-15 Hospitium? I.14, 12: 34. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Tessere: white Mat: grid of lozenges.Dining area: Couch area: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
Nappo 2001, 347 Nappo 2001, fig. 4
780 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom38.01 I.15, 2-4.6. Casa della Nave Europa
Habitation. Urban
5. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout PPM II, 963-977; Vassal 2006, 192 (no. 453)
PPM II, 969 fig. 10
781 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom38.02 I.15, 2-4.6. Casa della Nave Europa
Habitation. Urban
6. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
PPM II, 963-977; Vassal 2006, 192 (no. 454)
PPM II, 970 fig. 12
782 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom38.03 I.15, 2-4.6. Casa della Nave Europa
Habitation. Urban
8. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
PPM II, 963-977; Vassal 2006, 192-193 ( no. 455)
PPM II, 975 fig. 18
783 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom39.01 I.16, 4 Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Impluvium basin: Border: spaced swastika-meander. Panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette in spandrel
Beginning of 2nd cent. BC
PPM II, 998-1023; Vassal 2006, 193 (no. 456)
PPM II, 999 fig. 1
784 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom39.02 I.16, 4 Habitation. Urban
6. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally)
2nd cent. BC PPM II, 998-1023; Vassal 2006, 193 (no. 457)
PPM II, 1017 fig. 29
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
785 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom40.01 I.16, 5 Habitation. Urban
13. Triclinium Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces: outer border, central field
Inner border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with an inset piece
Terminus ante quem of the Third Style phase
Nappo 2001, 347-348; Vassal 2006, 210 (no. 544)
Nappo 2001, figs. 5-6
Originally a single room including rooms 14 and 15
786 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom41.01 I.17, 1. Casa di P. Axius
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: row of semicircles with radii. Impluvium basin: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Impluvium basin: Republican period. Impluvium rim: 1st cent. AD
PPM II, 1024-1027 PPM II, 1026 figs. 2-3
787 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom42.01 I.17, 2.3 Habitation. Urban. With shop
2. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus sectile: central part of impluvium basin
Impluvium basin: concentric rectangles with three rows parallel to the short sides in the innermost rectangle - concentric rectangles; at centre rectangular tile with lozenge-shaped cuttings for smaller tiles
PPM II, 1028-1037 PPM II, 1030 figs. 2-3
788 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom42.02 I.17, 2.3 Habitation. Urban. With shop
4. Triclinium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Central panel: concentric rectangles, inset pieces, tesserae and crosslets
PPM II, 1028-1037 PPM II, 1033-1034 figs. 8-9
789 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom43.01 I.20, 4 Habitaiton. Urban
2. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field/impluvium rim: semis of tesserae. Impluvium basin: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Nappo 1988, 189-190; PPM II, 1071-1078; Nappo 1993, 669-670
Nappo 1993, tav. CLXVI.2
790 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom43.02 I.20, 4 Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Nappo 1988, 189-190; PPM II, 1071-1078; Nappo 1993, 670
791 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom43.03 I.20, 4 Habitation. Urban
6. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Dividing band: meander.Bed area: semis of tesserae.
First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Nappo 1988, 189-190; PPM II, 1071-1078; Pesando 1997, 180; Nappo 1993, 670
792 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom43.04 I.20, 4 Habitation. Urban
7. Possible summer triclinium. Later kitchen and latrine
Signino Tesserae: white Outer border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field: grid of lozenges
First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Nappo 1988, 189-190; PPM II, 1071-1078; Nappo 1993, 670
Nappo 1993, CLXVII.3
Originally a single room with room 8
793 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom44.01 I.21, 1.2. Orto dei Fuggiaschi
Habitation. Urban. Later vineyard
3 Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: meander PPM II, 1083-1085; Pesando 2006, 136-137
PPM II, 1085 fig. 3
794 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom46.01 II.2, 1-3.5-6. Casa di D. Octavius Quartio
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges First Style phase PPM III, 42-108; Vassal 2006, 193 (no. 458)
PPM III, 44-45, fig. 2a-b
795 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom46.02 II.2, 1-3.5-6. Casa di D. Octavius Quartio
Habitation. Urban
h. Reception room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre) with T-shapes in outmost row, orthogonal layout. Central panel: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette in spandrel
PPM III, 42-108; Vassal 2006, 193 (no. 459)
PPM III, 85-86, figs. 66-67
796 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom47.01 II.3, 1-3. Casa della Venere in Conchiglia
Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Central area: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Mid-1st cent. BC PPM III, 112-172 PPM III, 118-119, fig. 9
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
797 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom47.02 II.3, 1-3. Casa della Venere in Conchiglia
Habitation. Urban
11. Cubiculum
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Threshold: semicircles.Antechamber: grid of squares, orthogonal layout.
Mid-1st cent. BC PPM III, 112-172 PPM III, 151 fig. 59
798 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom47.03 II.3, 1-3. Casa della Venere in Conchiglia
Habitation. Urban
14. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: square - circle; quartercircle in corner.Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout.
Mid-1st cent. BC PPM III, 112-172; Vassal 2006, 206 (no. 526)
PPM III, 160 fig. 74, 162
799 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom48.01 II.8, 6. Casa del Giardino di Ercole. Sidewalk in front of house
Habitation. Urban
Sidewalk Battuto Tesserae: white Inscription in Latin: CRAS CREDO Republican period
PPM III, 326-327; Rizzo, B. 2007, 97 no. 12
PPM III, 326-327 fig. 1; Rizzo, B. 2007, fig. 16
800 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom49.01 II.9, 2. Casa del Gemmario
Habitation. Urban
Room east of atrium and with window towards the garden
Signino Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Sodo 1988, 200
801 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom50.01 III.2, 1. Casa di A. Trebius Valens
Habitation. Urban
m. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout
Late Republican period: second half of 1st cent. BC
PPM III, 341-391 PPM III, 359-360 figs. 26-27
802 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom50.02 III.2, 1. Casa di A. Trebius Valens
Habitation. Urban
p. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteTiles
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre). Main field: scattering of tesserae
Late Republican period. The tiles were added later
PPM III, 341-391 PPM III, 374 fig. 49, 375
803 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom50.03 III.2, 1. Casa di A. Trebius Valens
Habitation. Urban
q. Caldarium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges PPM III, 341-391; Vassal 2006, 194 (no. 461)
Pernice 1938, Taf. 29.6; PPM III, 383 fig. 66
804 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom51.01 V.1, 3.7.9. Casa del Toro
Habitation. Urban
8. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
First Style phase PPM III, 481-532; Pesando 1997, 59; Vassal 2006, 194 (no. 464)
PPM III, 496, 497 fig. 29
805 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom52.01 V.1, 14-16 Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, white
Crosslets Transition from 3rd to 2nd cent. BC
PPM III, 536-538
806 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom53.01 V.1, 18.11-12. Casa degli Epigrammi Greci
Habitation. Urban
n. Reception room
Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae (also rectangular): black, white
Border: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Main field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with an enlarged bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Central panel (lost): square - circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil; fill: bichrome crosslets
Around 40 BC PPM III, 539-573; Staub Gierow 2005, 148
Presuhn 1882, Abtheilung II, Taf. VII; PPM III, 554 fig. 29, 555; Staub Gierow 2005, fig. 4
807 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom54.01 V.1, 23.25-27.10. Casa di L. Caecilius Iucundus
Habitation. Urban
V.1, 26: p. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: tessera.Bed area: semis of large and small tesserae, orthogonal layout.
1st cent. AD PPM III, 574-620; http://www.pompejiprojektet.se
PPM III, 614, 616 fig. 84
808 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom57.01 V.2, h. Casa del Cenacolo
Habitation. Urban
f. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Main field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: grid of lozenges
2nd cent. BC PPM III, 650-675; Vassal 2006, 194-195 (no. 465)
PPM III, 662 fig. 27
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
809 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom57.02 V.2, h. Casa del Cenacolo
Habitation. Urban
i. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM III, 650-675 PPM III, 666 fig. 41
810 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom58.01 V.2, i. Casa delle Nozze d’Argento
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges First decades of 1st cent. BC at the latest
PPM III, 676-772; Pesando 1997, 62; Ehrhardt 2004, 30-31; Vassal 2006, 195 (no. 466)
PPM III, 678 fig. 1; Ehrhardt 2004, Abb. 130, 792
811 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom58.02 V.2, i. Casa delle Nozze d’Argento
Habitation. Urban
d. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 9-13 cm)
PPM III, 676-772; Ehrhardt 2004, 40-41
PPM III, 680 fig. 4; Ehrhardt 2004, Abb. 166
812 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom58.03 V.2, i. Casa delle Nozze d’Argento
Habitation. Urban
6. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: row with squares, recumbent and upright rectangles; fill: two lozenges, lozenge, poised square with cross.Field: grid of lozenges.
PPM III, 676-772; Ehrhardt 2004, 59
PPM III, 767 fig. 194; Ehrhardt 2004, Abb. 244, 801
813 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom58.04 V.2, i. Casa delle Nozze d’Argento
Habitation. Urban
q Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons. Central panel: two circles - grid of lozenges and triangles; poised square with fill as centre
First decades of 1st cent. BC at the latest
PPM III, 676-772; Pesando 1997, 62; Ehrhardt 2004, 83-84; Vassal 2006, 195 (no. 467)
PPM III, 707 fig. 64; Ehrhardt 2004, Abb. 324
814 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom59.01 V.2, 4. Casa del Triclinio
Habitation. Urban
r. Triclinium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteOpus sectile: centre of panel
Central panel: square - circle - poised square with hexagonal tile at centre; fill: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally)
PPM III, 797-823 PPM III, 811 fig. 34
815 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom60.01 V.2, 7 Habitation. Urban
e. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Impluvium basin: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 4 cm).
2nd cent. BC PPM III, 824-829 PPM III, 825 fig. 1
816 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom61.01 V.3, 8 Habitation. Urban. Later bakery
11. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Impluvium basin: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette in spandrel.
PPM III, 915-922; Vassal 2006, 195 (no. 468)
PPM III, 917-918 figs. 3-5
817 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom61.02 V.3, 8 Habitation. Urban. Later bakery
10. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 6 cm average). Central field: spaced swastika-meander
PPM III, 915-922 PPM III, 919 figs. 7-8
818 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom62.01 V.3, 10 Habitation. Urban
Sidewalk in front of house
Cocciopesto. Lava
Tesserae: white Inscription in Latin: [HAVE TIS] INTRO.Semis of tesserae.Plant motifs.
Republican period
PPM III, 929-943; Rizzo, B. 2007, 99 no. 20
PPM III, 930 fig. 1; Rizzo, B. 2007, fig. 24
819 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom62.02 V.3, 10 Habitation. Urban
a. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium basin: fillet as frame. Impluvium basin: central motif not visible
Republican period?
PPM III, 929-943; Vassal 2006, 195-196 (no. 470)
PPM III, 931 fig. 2
820 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom63.01 V.4, a.11. Casa di M. Lucretius Fronto
Habitation. Urban
2/b. Atrium Lavapesta. Terrazzo nero. Stone fragments in red, black and white
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteGeometric-shaped inset pieces: field
Threshold/mat at entrance: grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and poised squares.Field: semis of white crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally) and geometric-shaped inset pieces, orthogonal layout
Augustan period PPM III, 966-1029; T.L. Heres in Peters 1993, 59 (entrance room-fauces), 138
PPM III, 970, 971 figs. 7-8; Peters 1993, fig. 55
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
821 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom63.02 V.4, a.11. Casa di M. Lucretius Fronto
Habitation. Urban
4/f. Triclinium (winter)
Lavapesta. Signino
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout. Central panel: grid of squares, diagonal layout.Dining area: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout.
Augustan period PPM III, 966-1029; T.L. Heres in Peters 1993, 72, 138
PPM III, 987 fig. 41; Peters 1993, fig. 64
822 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom63.03 V.4, a.11. Casa di M. Lucretius Fronto
Habitation. Urban
5/g. Cubiculum
Battuto in terrazzo. Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: rectangle with concentric lozenges and white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally).Antechamber: grid of eight-lozenge stars and squares making poised squares; fill in squares: bichrome crosslet (black centre).
Augustan period PPM III, 966-1029; T.L. Heres in Peters 1993, 74, 138; Vassal 2006, 196 (no. 471)
Pernice 1938, Taf. 44.3; PPM III, 988 figs. 44-45, 989; Peters 1993, fig. 65
823 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom63.04 V.4, a.11. Casa di M. Lucretius Fronto
Habitation. Urban
6/i. Cubiculum
Battuto in terrazzo. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: blackGeometric-shaped pieces: central part, dividing band (added later)
Antechamber: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Fourth Style phase
PPM III, 966-1029; T.L. Heres in Peters 1993, 78-79, 138; Vassal 2006, 206 (no. 523)
PPM III, 1001 fig. 71, 1002; Peters 1993, fig. 66
824 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom64.01 V.4, c Habitation. Urban
A. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Republican period
PPM III, 1033-1046
825 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom64.02 V.4, c Habitation. Urban
D. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander. Central field: grid of lozenges. Couch area: semis of tesserae (distance: 5.5-6 cm). Central panel: meander
Republican period
PPM III, 1033-1046, esp. 1033-1034
826 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom64.03 V.4, c Habitation. Urban
G. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 5-5.5 cm) Republican period
PPM III, 1033-1046, esp. 1040
827 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom64.04 V.4, c Habitation. Urban
I. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and four-pointed stars (with orthogonal square); fill: white crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally)
1st cent. AD PPM III, 1033-1046 PPM III, 1044 fig. 18
828 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom65.01 VI.1, 6-8.24-26. Casa delle Vestali
Habitation. Urban
11? Tablinum. 4?
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: upright rectangles with lozenges and unindentifiable motif(s)
PPM IV, 5-49; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 1
PPM IV, 15 fig. 21; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 14
Assignment of this floor to a specific room is uncertain (Zulini 2011-2012, 14-16 and notes)
829 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom65.02 VI.1, 6-8.24-26. Casa delle Vestali
Habitation. Urban
16 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Late Republican period (1st cent. BC)?
PPM IV, 5-49; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 2
PPM IV, 16 fig. 24; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 16-17
830 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom66.01 VI.2, 3-5.30-31. Casa di Sallustio
Habitation. Urban. Later hospitium with thermo-polium
1. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections
1st cent. BC PPM IV, 87-147; Pesando 1997, 190; Vassal 2006, 196 (no. 472); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 7
PPM IV, 92 fig. 5; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 30
831 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom66.02 VI.2, 3-5.30-31. Casa di Sallustio
Habitation. Urban. Later hospitium with thermo-polium
17. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Late Samnite period (mid-2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 87-147; Pesando 1997, 190; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 9
PPM IV, 108 fig. 38; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 34
Destroyed
832 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom66.03 VI.2, 3-5.30-31. Casa di Sallustio
Habitation. Urban. Later hospitium with thermo-polium
28 Cementizo a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Late Samnite period (mid-2nd cent. BC) (stratigraphic data)
PPM IV, 87-147; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 12
PPM IV, 122 fig. 60; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 36
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
833 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom66.04 VI.2, 3-5.30-31. Casa di Sallustio
Habitation. Urban. Later hospitium with thermo-polium
42. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Late Samnite period (mid-2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 87-147; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 10
PPM IV, 146 fig. 104; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 34
834 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom67.01 VI.2, 9-10 Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Unknown PPM IV, 149-150; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 14
PPM IV, 150 fig. 1; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 41
835 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom68.01 VI.2, 11 Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.Bed area: no motifs.
Republican period. Late Samnite period (2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 151-157; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 17
PPM IV, 154 fig. 4; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 47
836 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom68.02 VI.2, 11 Habitation. Urban
5. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Unknown Republican period
PPM IV, 151-157; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 19
PPM IV, 154 fig. 5; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 53-54
837 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom68.03 VI.2, 11 Habitation. Urban
6. Tablinum. Lower level
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: double latchkey meander Republican period. Late Samnite period (2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 151-157; Vassal 2006, 196 (no. 473); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 18; Pisapia 2013, 435
PPM IV, 155 figs. 8-9, 156; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 52; Pisapia 2013, fig. 15
838 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom69.01 VI.2, 12 Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Unknown Republican period. Late Samnite period (second half of 2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 158-161; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 23
PPM IV, 159 fig. 2; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 61-62
839 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom69.02 VI.2, 12 Habitation. Urban
7. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteTilesRed paint
Antechamber: circle - eight-lozenge star; fill: lozenge-shaped tiles, hexagonal tile as centre.Dividing band: row of squares and rectangles; fill: tile.Bed area: semis of white crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Early Imperial period. 1st cent. AD. Julio-Claudian period (first half of 1st cent. AD)
PPM IV, 158-161; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 24; Zulini 2013, 446 note 6
PPM IV, 161 fig. 6; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 64-68
840 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom70.01 VI.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
4. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Central field: rectangle - lozenge with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera; foliate scrolls in corner
Late Samnite period (end of 2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 162-167; Vassal 2006, 196 (no. 474); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 25
Pernice 1938, Taf. 11.2; PPM IV, 163 figs. 1-3; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 76-79
841 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom70.02 VI.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
5. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: grid of lozenges 1st cent. BC and 1st cent. AD (north-eastern part). Late Republican period (1st cent. BC)
PPM IV, 162-167; Vassal 2006, 196 (no. 475); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 26
PPM IV, 166 figs. 7-8; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 83
842 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom70.03 VI.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
6 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: row of recumbent rectangles; fill: lozenges. Main field: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares
Late Republican period
PPM IV, 162-167; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 27
PPM IV, 166 fig. 9; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 86-87
843 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom71.01 VI.2, 16.21. Casa di Narciso
Habitation. Urban
18. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 6 cm)
2nd cent. BC. Late Samnite period (mid-2nd cent. BC) (stratigraphic data)
PPM IV, 198-220; Vassal 2006, 196-197 (no. 476); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 32
PPM IV, 209 fig. 22a; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 112
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
844 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom72.01 VI.2, 17.20. Casa di Iside
Habitation. Urban. Hospitium in rear part
3. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Late Samnite period (first half of 2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 221-227; M. Turco in Panzetti et al. 2010, 28; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 34
PPM IV, 224-225 figs. 7-8; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 121-122
845 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom72.02 VI.2, 17.20. Casa di Iside
Habitation. Urban. Hospitium in rear part
5. Tablinum Cemenzio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 5.5 cm).
Late Samnite period (first half of 2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 221-227; M. Turco in Panzetti et al. 2010, 28; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 35
PPM IV, 225-226 figs. 10-11; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 124-125
846 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom72.03 VI.2, 17.20. Casa di Iside
Habitation. Urban. Hospitium in rear part
12. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Late Samnite period/first half of 2nd cent. BC
PPM IV, 221-227; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 36
PPM IV, 227 fig. 13; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 126
847 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom73.01 VI.2, 18-19. Casa dell’Esedra/Stabulum
Habitation. Urban. Later stabulum. Possibly association house in the first phase
Atrium Cocciopesto (impluvium)
Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: grid of lozenges.Impluvium basin: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
Period II: third quarter of 2nd cent. BC
A. Correale in Coarelli et al. 2005, 171-174; Pesando 2007, 111; F. Panzetti in Pesando et al. 2008, 102-103; F. Panzetti in Panzetti et al. 2010, 16-18; Pesando 2012, 541
Pesando 2007, figs. 7-8; Panzetti et al. 2010, fig. 5; Pesando 2012, fig. 9
848 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom73.02 VI.2, 18-19. Casa dell’Esedra/Stabulum
Habitation. Urban. Possibly association house in the first phase
2a (below VI.2, 17.20/Casa di Iside, room 16)(saggio 12)
Cementizio a base fittle. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
First phase: second half of 2nd cent. BC. Last quarter of 2nd cent. BC
A. Correale in Coarelli et al. 2005, 171-174; Pesando 2007, 111; F. Panzetti in Pesando et al. 2008, 102-103; F. Panzetti in Panzetti et al. 2010, 16; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 38; Pesando 2012, 541
Coarelli et al. 2005, fig. 7; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 128
The room was incorporated into VI 2, 17.20/Casa di Iside in the 1st cent. BC and replaced by room 16
849 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom73.03 VI.2, 18-19. Casa dell’Esedra/Stabulum
Habitation. Urban. Possibly association house in the first phase
2b (below VI.2, 17.20/Casa di Iside, room 17) (saggio 13). Triclinium
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Central rectangular panel: grid of lozenges
First phase: last quarter of 2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
A. Correale in Coarelli et al. 2005, 171-174; Pesando 2007, 111; F. Panzetti in Pesando et al. 2008, 102-103; F. Panzetti in Panzetti et al. 2010, 16; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 39; Pesando 2012, 541
Coarelli et al. 2005, fig. 8; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 129
The room was incorporated into VI 2, 17.20/Casa di Iside in the 1st cent. BC and replaced by room 17
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
850 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom73.04 VI.2, 18-19. Casa dell’Esedra/Stabulum
Habitation. Urban. Possibly association house in the first phase
2c (below VI.2, 17.20/Casa di Iside, room 18) (saggio 14). Ala/exedra
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Possible central panel.
First phase: second half of 2nd cent. BC/last quarter of 2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
A. Correale in Coarelli et al. 2005, 171-174; Pesando 2007, 111; F. Panzetti in Pesando et al. 2008, 102-103; F. Panzetti in Panzetti et al. 2010, 16; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 40; Pesando 2012, 541
Coarelli et al. 2005, figs. 10-11; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 131-132
The room was incorporated into VI 2, 17.20/Casa di Iside in the 1st cent. BC and replaced by room 18
851 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom74.01 VI.2, 22.15. Casa delle Danzatrici
Habitation. Urban
7. Peristyle Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Intercolumniation: semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout.Grid of lozenges.
Republican period/1st cent. BC
PPM IV, 230-262; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 50
PPM IV, 240-241 fig. 25, 242 fig. 26; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 166
852 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom75.01 VI.2, 23-24. Casa di Narcisso
Habitation. Urban
7 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM IV, 263-268; Vassal 2006, 197 (no. 477); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 56
PPM IV, 265 fig. 3, 266; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 178-179
853 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom76.01 VI.3, 3.27. Casa del Forno
Habitation. Urban. With bakery
C. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Eastern part: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 5 and 10 cm)
2nd cent. BC Carocci 1990, 35-36
Carocci 1990, tav. 7.2
854 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom76.02 VI.3, 3.27. Casa del Forno
Habitation. Urban. With bakery
G/14. Tablinum
Signino Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC or later
Carocci 1990, 37-38
Carocci 1990, tav. 9.2, fig. 6
855 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom76.03 VI.3, 3.27. Casa del Forno
Habitation. Urban. With bakery
N. Kitchen Lavapesta, scaglie di coccio
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Semis of tesserae (distance: 25 cm).Field: possible pattern of circles.
2nd cent. BC or later
Carocci 1990, 44-46
Carocci 1990, tav. 13.2
856 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom77.01 VI.3, 4 Shop with habitation
T/7. Shop Signino Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 8 cm). Central field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 4 cm)
Probably 2nd cent. BC
Carocci 1990, 50 Carocci 1990, tav. 16.3
857 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.01 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
A. Atrium Opus signinum (inclusi testacei)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (average distance: 22 cm)
No later than the 1st cent. BC
De Albentiis 1990, 66-69
De Albentiis 1990, tav. 20.2
858 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.02 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
C. Cubiculum Opus signinum (scaglie di cocciopesto, sabbia vulcanica)
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: grid of squares; fill: possibly concave squares.Dividing band: row of rectangles.Bed area: no motifs.
Late Republican period
De Albentiis 1990, 69-71
De Albentiis 1990, tav. 22.4
859 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.03 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
D. Cubiculum Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally). North-east corner of grid with hexagons: triangle.Bed area: no motifs.
1st cent. BC De Albentiis 1990, 71-73
De Albentiis 1990, tav. 23.4; fig. 7
860 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.04 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
E. Reception room
Opus signinum (inclusi testacei)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: unidentifiable.Field: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares.
1st cent. BC De Albentiis 1990, 73-75
De Albentiis 1990, tav. 25.1-2; fig. 7
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
861 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.05 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
F. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae (irregular): whiteOpus tessellatum: antechamberPossibly opus sectile: antechamber
Dividing band: fillet.Bed area: no motifs.
No later than the 1st cent. BC
De Albentiis 1990, 75-78
862 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.06 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
I. Triclinium Opus signinum (scaglie di cocciopesto)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus sectile: central panel
Unidentifiable 1st cent. BC De Albentiis 1990, 84-88
863 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.07 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
L. Tablinum Cocciopesto (scaglie testacee). Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with larger squares in the interspaces; fill in small squares: diagonal line; fill in rectangles: poised square with bichrome crosslets (white centre); fill in larger squares: bichrome crosslet (white centre)
No later than the 1st cent. BC
De Albentiis 1990, 88-89
De Albentiis 1990, tav. 30.2-3, fig. 8
864 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.08 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
N. Originally ala
Opus signinum (scaglie di cocciopesto)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Unidentifiable.Bichrome crosslets (white centre).
1st cent. BC De Albentiis 1990, 92-94
865 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.09 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
O. Cubiculum Opus signinum (scaglie testacee)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: white crosslet.Bed area: no motifs.
1st cent. BC De Albentiis 1990, 94-95
De Albentiis 1990, tav. 33.2, fig. 7
866 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom78.10 VI.3, 6-7.25-26. Casa dell’Accademia di Musica
Habitation. Urban
P. Cubiculum Cocciopesto (scaglie testacee). Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: unidentifiable.Bed area: no motifs.
Probably 1st cent. BC
De Albentiis 1990, 95-96
De Albentiis 1990, fig. 6
867 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom79.01 VI.5, 1-3.22. Casa di Nettuno
Habitation. Urban
3 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteTiles (added later in the five central lozenges of the composition)
Field: grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and poised squares (concentric); fill in lozenges: white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally)
First half of 1st cent. AD. Third Style phase
PPM IV, 295-321; Vassal 2006, 197 (no. 478); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 61
Pernice 1938, Taf. 47.2; Bragantini 1981, figs. 19-20; PPM IV, 301 figs. 7-8; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 186-187
868 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom81.01 VI.5, 5-6.21. Casa e Protocasa del Granduca Michele
Habitation. Urban
Protocasa del Granduca Michele: north of the entrance room (below room 8). US 15
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
End of 3rd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
D. D’Auria in Coarelli et al. 2004, 162-167; D. D’Auria in Coarelli et al. 2005, 176-180; D. D’Auria in Pesando et al. 2008, 104-106; D’Auria 2010; Pesando 2010b, 249; Pesando et al. 2010a; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 64; Pesando 2012, 540
Coarelli et al. 2004, fig. 22; Pesando 2012, fig. 8; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 197
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
869 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom81.03 VI.5, 5-6.21. Casa e Protocasa del Granduca Michele
Habitation. Urban
Protocasa del Granduca Michele: 9c. US 30. Tablinum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: ca. 2.5 cm).
Mid-2 cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
D. D’Auria in Coarelli et al. 2004, 162-167; D. D’Auria in Coarelli et al. 2005, 176-180; D. D’Auria in Pesando et al. 2008, 104-106; D’Auria 2010; Pesando 2010b, 249; Pesando et al. 2010a; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 65; Pesando 2012, 540
Coarelli et al. 2004, figs. 25-26; Coarelli et al. 2005, figs. 16-17; D’Auria 2010, fig. 23; Pesando 2012, fig. 8
870 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom81.04 VI.5, 5-6.21. Casa e Protocasa del Granduca Michele
Habitation. Urban
Protocasa del Granduca Michele: 9e. US 51. Reception room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Mid-2nd cent. BC (stratigrahic data)
D. D’Auria in Coarelli et al. 2004, 162-167; D. D’Auria in Coarelli et al. 2005, 176-180; D. D’Auria in Pesando et al. 2008, 104-106; Pesando 2010b, 249; D’Auria 2010; Pesando et al. 2010a; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 65; Pesando 2012, 540
Coarelli et al. 2004, figs. 25, 27; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 200; Pesando 2012, fig. 8
871 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom82.01 VI.5, 7. Below “Giardino”
Habitation. Urban
Northern part of room 5. Possible triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
End of 3rd cent. BC
E. Tommasino in Coarelli et al. 2004, 167-168; Pesando 2012, 539
Coarelli et al. 2004, fig. 29; Pesando 2012, fig. 6c
872 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom84.01 VI.5, 14.11 Habitation. Urban
Below north-west corner of room 6
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae. Main field: crosslets (black centre)
No ealier than the end of 2nd cent. BC
S. Carbone in Coarelli et al. 2004, 170-171
873 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom84.02 VI.5, 14.11 Habitation. Urban
3 Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Threshold: grid of lozenges No ealier than the end of 2nd cent. BC
S. Carbone in Coarelli et al. 2004, 170-171
874 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom85.01 VI.5, 16 Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period
PPM IV, 345-351 PPM IV, 346 fig. 2
875 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom85.02 VI.5, 16 Habitation. Urban
5. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border (only preserved on east side): semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Republican period. Late Samnite period. 2nd cent. BC?
PPM IV, 345-351; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 78
PPM IV, 346 fig. 3; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 231, 233
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
876 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom86.01 VI.5, 9.19. Casa dei Fiori. Earlier structure beneath: Abitazione A
Habitation. Urban
X/11. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: scale pattern (almost hexagons).Mat/threshold towards atrium: grid of lozenges.
Second quarter of 2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
O. Bardelli Mondini in Ricerche a Pompei, 335-338; C. Chiaramonte Treré in Ricerche a Pompei, 373-385; PPM IV, 355-356; Pesando 1997, 209-210; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 75
Ricerche a Pompei, tav. 19, 50; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 224
877 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom86.02 VI.5, 9.19. Casa dei Fiori. Earlier structure beneath: Abitazione A
Habitation. Urban
XIII/10. Atrium
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Impluvium basin: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
First half of 2nd cent. BC/second quarter of 2nd cent. BC
O. Bardelli Mondini in Ricerche a Pompei, 335-338; C. Chiaramonte Treré in Ricerche a Pompei, 373-385; PPM IV, 355-356; Pesando 1997, 209-210; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 74
Pernice 1938, Taf. 10.2; Ricerche a Pompei, tav. 49; PPM IV, 356 fig. 1; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 222
878 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom86.03 VI.5, 9.19. Casa dei Fiori. Earlier structure beneath: Abitazione A
Habitation. Urban
XI-XII (strati IX-X)/21. Cubiculum. Lowermost floor
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Second quarter of 2nd cent. BC
O. Bardelli Mondini in Ricerche a Pompei, 335-338; C. Chiaramonte Treré in Ricerche a Pompei, 373-385; PPM IV, 355-356; Pesando 1997, 209-210; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 77
Ricerche a Pompei, tav. 8.2, 10.4, 22.4, 52; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 227
879 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom86.04 VI.5, 9.19. Casa dei Fiori. Earlier structure beneath: Abitazione B
Habitation. Urban
XI-XII (Abitazione B, strati II-III). 21. Cubiculum. Uppermost floor
Cemenzio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Bed area: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout O. Bardelli Mondini in Ricerche a Pompei, 335-338; C. Chiaramonte Treré in Ricerche a Pompei, 373-385; PPM IV, 355-356; Pesando 1997, 209-210; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 77
Ricerche a Pompei, tav. 8.2, 10.4, 22.4, 52; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 227
880 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom86.05 VI.5, 9.19. Casa dei Fiori. Earlier structure beneath: Abitazione A
Habitation. Urban
XV/XVI. Tablinum. 18
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Mat/threshold towards atrium: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Second quarter of 2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
O. Bardelli Mondini in Ricerche a Pompei, 335-338; C. Chiaramonte Treré in Ricerche a Pompei, 373-385; PPM IV, 355-356; Pesando 1997, 209-210; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 76
Ricerche a Pompei, tav. 23.3, 51; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 224-225
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
881 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom86.06 VI.5, 9.19. Casa dei Fiori
Habitation. Urban
XVIII (strati IV-V). 7. Cubiculum. Lower floor
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslets (black centre), diagonal layout
First half of 1st cent. AD
O. Bardelli Mondini in Ricerche a Pompei, 335-338; C. Chiaramonte Treré in Ricerche a Pompei, 373-385; PPM IV, 355-356; Pesando 1997, 209-210; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 72
Ricerche a Pompei, tav. 32.1, 58; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 217-218
882 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom86.07 VI.5, 9.19. Casa dei Fiori
Habitation. Urban
XVIII (strati I-II). 7. Cubiculum. Upper floor
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally)
Terminus post quem of AD 62 (stratigraphy)
O. Bardelli Mondini in Ricerche a Pompei, 335-338; C. Chiaramonte Treré in Ricerche a Pompei, 373-385; PPM IV, 355-356; Pesando 1997, 209-210; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 72
Ricerche a Pompei, tav. 18.3; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 217-218
883 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom87.01 VI.6, 1.8.12-13. Casa di Pansa
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC
PPM IV, 357-361; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 79
PPM IV, 358 fig. 1; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 236-237
884 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom88.01 VI.7, 18.1-2. Casa di Adone ferito
Habitation. Urban
13. Peristyle Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
East portico: Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally) and inset pieces, orthogonal layout
1st cent. AD. Julio-Claudian period or post AD 62?
PPM IV, 399-432; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 84
PPM IV, 421 fig. 27; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 247-248
885 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom89.01 VI.7, 19. Casa di Inaco e Io
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
First half of 1st cent. BC
PPM IV, 433-448; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 85
PPM IV, 434 fig. 3; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 251-252
886 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom89.02 VI.7, 19. Casa di Inaco e Io
Habitation. Urban
4. Triclinium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
PPM IV, 433-448 PPM IV, 438 fig. 11, 439
887 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom89.03 VI.7, 19. Casa di Inaco e Io
Habitation. Urban
10. Corridor Cocciopesto. Lavapesta
Tesserae: black, white
Eastern half: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Western half: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.
PPM IV, 433-448 PPM IV, 445 fig. 25
888 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom89.04 VI.7, 19. Casa di Inaco e Io
Habitation. Urban
11. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout PPM IV, 433-448 PPM IV, 445 fig. 26
889 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom89.05 VI.7, 19. Casa di Inaco e Io
Habitation. Urban
13 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), diagonal layout
PPM IV, 433-448; Vassal 2006, 197 (no. 480); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 86
PPM IV, 446, 447 fig. 29; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 254
890 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom90.01 VI.7, 20-22. Casa dell’Argenteria
Habitation. Urban
5 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
2nd cent. BC PPM IV, 449-469; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 87
PPM IV, 452 figs. 4-5; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 256-257
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
891 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom90.02 VI.7, 20-22. Casa dell’Argenteria
Habitation. Urban
20. Exedra Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM IV, 449-469; Vassal 2006, 197-198 (no. 481); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 88
PPM IV, 465 fig. 29; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 258
892 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom90.03 VI.7, 20-22. Casa dell’Argenteria
Habitation. Urban
28 Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM IV, 449-469 PPM IV, 467 fig. 33
893 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom90.04 VI.7, 20-22. Casa dell’Argenteria
Habitation. Urban
29 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: tessera
Julio-Claudian period. First half of 1st cent. AD
PPM IV, 449-469; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 89
PPM IV, 468 fig. 36; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 259
894 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom91.01 VI.8, 3-8. Casa del Poeta Tragico
Habitation. Urban
14 (southern part). Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
First border, on two sides: row of rectangles; fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre). Second border, on two sides: row of orthogonal squares; fill: circle with crosslet or diagonal cross. Central field: grid of squares, diagonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC
PPM IV, 527-603; Vassal 2006, 198 (no. 483)
PPM IV, 560 fig. 66
895 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom94.01 VI.8, 23-24. Casa della Fontana piccola
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 11-13 cm)
Ca. 100 BC PPM IV, 621-659; Fröhlich 1996, 17
PPM IV, 624 fig. 4; Fröhlich 1996, Abb. 62, 82
896 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom94.02 VI.8, 23-24. Casa della Fontana piccola
Habitation. Urban
3 Lavapesto. Pesto di lava
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre)
Augustan period PPM IV, 621-659; Fröhlich 1996, 20
PPM IV, 627 fig. 10; Fröhlich 1996, Abb. 62, 105-106
897 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom94.03 VI.8, 23-24. Casa della Fontana piccola
Habitation. Urban
7. Ala Lavapesta. Lavapesto
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Southern half: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 10-12 cm)
Ca. 100 BC PPM IV, 621-659; Fröhlich 1996, 24
PPM IV, 634, 635 fig. 21; Fröhlich 1996, Abb. 62, 133
898 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom94.04 VI.8, 23-24. Casa della Fontana piccola
Habitation. Urban
17. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 8.5-12 cm)
Ca. 100 BC PPM IV, 621-659; Fröhlich 1996, 51
PPM IV, 651 fig. 50; Fröhlich 1996, Abb. 62, 339
899 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom95.01 VI.9, 2.13. Casa di Meleagro
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: scale pattern.Threshold towards atrium: possible concentric lozenges.
Late Republican period/1st cent. BC
PPM IV, 660-818; Vassal 2006, 198 (no. 484); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 92
Pernice 1938, Taf. 30.1; PPM IV, 661 fig. 1; Vassal 2006, fig. 18; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 270-271
900 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom95.02 VI.9, 2.13. Casa di Meleagro
Habitation. Urban
8. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of squares, diagonal layout, alternating with and without fill: diagonal cross.Field: semis of white crosslets (irregular quincunx, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Late Republican period/1st cent. BC
PPM IV, 660-818; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 94
PPM IV, 680 figs. 46-48; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 279
901 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom95.03 VI.9, 2.13. Casa di Meleagro
Habitation. Urban
12. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 25 cm)
Republican period. End of 1st cent. BC
PPM IV, 660-818; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 95
PPM IV, 686 fig. 56; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 281
902 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom95.04 VI.9, 2.13. Casa di Meleagro
Habitation. Urban
13. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally)
Late Republican period/1st cent. BC
PPM IV, 660-818; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 96
PPM IV, 690 fig. 62; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 283
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
903 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom95.05 VI.9, 2.13. Casa di Meleagro
Habitation. Urban
14. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Field: grid of concentric squares, orthogonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally); bands between the squares, and a semicircle is seen
Republican period. 1st cent. BC.Inset pieces added in 1st cent. AD
PPM IV, 660-818; Vassal 2006, 198 (no. 485); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 97
PPM IV, 694 figs. 67-68; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 286
904 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom95.06 VI.9, 2.13. Casa di Meleagro
Habitation. Urban
28 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
PPM IV, 660-818; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 98
Blake 1930, pl. 4.4; Pernice 1938, Taf. 36.3; PPM IV, 789 fig. 245; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 288-289
905 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom96.01 VI.9, 3.5.10-12. Casa e Protocasa del Centauro
Habitation. Urban
Casa del Centauro: 5B. Cubiculum. Upper floor
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 3.2-4 cm)
Second half of 2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
PPM IV, 819-859; F. Coarelli & F. Pesando in Coarelli et al. 2005, 168-169; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 103
906 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom96.02 VI.9, 3.5.10-12. Casa e Protocasa del Centauro
Habitation. Urban
Protocasa del Centauro: D. Tablinum. Below atrium
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border of central panel (red and white), central panel (white)
Threshold/mat: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.Field: scattered tesserae.
Beginning of 3rd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
PPM IV, 819-859; F. Coarelli & F. Pesando in Coarelli et al. 2005, 168-169; Pesando 2010b, 249; Esposito, R. 2011, 439; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 101; Pesando 2012, 539-540
FIG. 135; Coarelli et al. 2005, fig. 28; Pesando 2005, p. 92; Pesando 2010, fig. 6; Esposito, R. 2011, fig. 133a; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 307-308; Pesando 2012, figs. 6a, 7
907 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom96.03 VI.9, 3.5.10-12. Casa e Protocasa del Centauro
Habitation. Urban
Protocasa del Centauro: 2. Reception room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Beginning of 3rd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
PPM IV, 819-859; Esposito, R. 2011, 437-438; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 99; Pesando 2012, 539
PPM IV, 820 fig. 1; Esposito, R. 2011, figs. 131a, 132a; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 303; Pesando 2012, fig. 6b.
908 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom96.04 VI.9, 3.5.10-12. Casa e Protocasa del Centauro
Habitation. Urban
Casa del Centauro: 3. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Dividing zone: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Bed area: scattered fragments.
Last quarter of 2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
PPM IV, 819-859; Vassal 2006, 198-199 (no. 486); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 100
PPM IV, 823 figs. 8-9, 828 fig. 18; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 305
909 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom96.05 VI.9, 3.5.10-12. Casa e Protocasa del Centauro
Habitation. Urban
Casa del Centauro: 5A. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Dividing band: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections.Bed area: scattered fragments.
First Style phase. Second half of 2nd cent. BC
PPM IV, 819-859; Vassal 2006, 206-207 (no. 527); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 102
PPM IV, 835 fig. 31; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 310
910 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom96.06 VI.9, 3.5.10-12. Casa e Protocasa del Centauro
Habitation. Urban
Casa del Centauro: VI.9, 5: 14. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period. First half of 2nd cent. BC
PPM IV, 819-859; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 105
PPM IV, 845 fig. 51; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 317
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
911 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom96.07 VI.9, 3.5.10-12. Casa e Protocasa del Centauro
Habitation. Urban
Casa del Centauro: VI.9, 5: 28. Corridor
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal and diagonal layout
Second half of 1st cent. BC?
PPM IV, 819-859; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 107
PPM IV, 858 fig. 72; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 320
912 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom97.01 VI.9, 6-9. Casa dei Dioscuri
Habitation. Urban
44. Cubiculum
Battuto bianco di travertino. Battuto di lava
Tesserae: black Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Republican period
PPM IV, 860-1004; Romizzi 2006, 153
Pernice 1938, Taf. 28.4; PPM IV, 930 fig. 137
913 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom97.02 VI.9, 6-9. Casa dei Dioscuri
Habitation. Urban
61. Tablinum Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of white crosslets (Greek cross, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.Meander (only textual evidence).
Republican period
PPM IV, 860-1004; Romizzi 2006, 153
PPM IV, 1000 fig. 275
914 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom98.01 VI.10, 2. Casa dei Cinque Scheletri
Habitation. Urban
1a/1b. Entrance room
Cocciopesto. Lavapesta
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 9 cm)
Late Samnite period. Second Style phase
PPM IV, 1029-1043; Rossi, I. 2006, 59-60, 73
Rossi, I. 2006, tav. XI.1
915 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom98.02 VI.10, 2. Casa dei Cinque Scheletri
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cocciopesto. Lavapesta
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 9 cm)
Late Samnite period. Second Style phase
PPM IV, 1029-1043; Pesando 2005, 74; Rossi, I. 2006, 59-60, 73
PPM IV, 1034 fig. 7; Pesando 2005, fig. 10; Rossi, I. 2006, tav. XI.1
916 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom98.03 VI.10, 2. Casa dei Cinque Scheletri
Habitation. Urban
3. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Pattern of octagons (referred to as hexagons) with swastikas and poised squares; fill in poised squares: white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally)
Late Samnite period. Second Style phase
PPM IV, 1029-1043; Rossi, I. 2006, 59-60, 73; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 117
PPM IV, 1035 fig. 10; Rossi, I. 2006, tav. XIII.1; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 338-339
917 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom98.04 VI.10, 2. Casa dei Cinque Scheletri
Habitation. Urban
4. Tablinum Cementizi o a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Fillet. Central field: unidentifiable Julio-Claudian period (terra sigillata)
PPM IV, 1029-1043; Rossi, I. 2006, 60; Vassal 2006, 199 (no. 487); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 118
PPM IV, 1036 fig. 12; Rossi, I. 2006, tav. XIII.2; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 341-343
918 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom98.05 VI.10, 2. Casa dei Cinque Scheletri
Habitation. Urban
5. Corridor Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 7.5 cm)
Late Samnite period. Second Style phase
PPM IV, 1029-1043; Rossi, I. 2006, 59-60
Rossi, I. 2006, tav. XIII.3
919 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom99.01 VI.10, 3-4.18 Habitation. Urban. With thermopo-lium
2. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Impluvium basin: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
First phase: second half of 2nd cent. BC
Pesando 2005, 74; Zampetti 2006, 104-105; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 119; Pesando 2012, 541
Pesando 2005, fig. 9; Zampetti 2006, tav. XXIII.3; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 347; Pesando 2012, fig. 9
Both the impluvium rim and impluvium basin are decorated with “una composizione ortogonale di meandri di svastiche e quadrati caricati da tessera centrale…” (Zulini 2011-2012, 347).
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
920 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom99.02 VI.10, 3-4.18 Habitation. Urban. With thermopolium
3. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Meander? Post AD 62 Zampetti 2006, 105; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 120
921 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom99.03 VI.10, 3-4.18 Habitation. Urban. With thermopolium
Sidewalk. In front of the house and shop VI.10, 5
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white One horizontal and two vertical fillets Imperial period Zampetti 2006, 105 Zampetti 2006, tav. XX.1
922 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom100.01 VI.10, 6.17 Habitation. Urban
15. Exedra Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Benedetti 2006, 151; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 127
Not visible
923 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom101.01 VI.10, 8-9.11.14. Casa del Naviglio
Habitation. Urban
15. Tablinum. First phase
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central field
U-shaped area: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: ca. 8 cm)
Probably first half of 3rd cent. BC. Dates vary between 3rd and 1st cent. BC. Opus tessellatum added later (Fourth Style phase)
PPM IV, 1072-1101; Cassetta & Costantino 2006, 272-274, 308, 315-316; Vassal 2006, 199 (no. 488); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 136
Pernice 1938, Taf. 9.5; Cassetta & Costantino 2006, tav. LXXXVI.2-3; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 378
924 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom101.02 VI.10, 8-9.11.14. Casa del Naviglio
Habitation. Urban
17 (US2, Saggio D). Western ala
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Frame: two fillets. Field: unidentifiable Late Samnite period (end of 2nd cent. BC)
PPM IV, 1072-1101; Cassetta & Costantino 2006, 270-272, 308, 315, 332
Cassetta & Costantino 2006, tav. CI.4
925 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom101.03 VI.10, 8-9.11.14. Casa del Naviglio
Habitation. Urban
16 (US4, Saggio C). Reception room or triclinium
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (mainly set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 2 cm)
Second half of 2nd cent. BC (dating evidence)
PPM IV, 1072-1101; Cassetta & Costantino 2006, 274-276, 308, 315, 327-331
Cassetta & Costantino 2006, tav. XCIV.2-3
927 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom101.04 VI.10, 8-9.11.14. Casa del Naviglio
Habitation. Urban
1 (Saggio E). Entrance room
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Scale pattern PPM IV, 1072-1101; Cassetta & Costantino 2006, 257-258, 333-334
Cassetta & Costantino 2006, tav. CIV.3
928 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom102.03 VI.11, 8-10. Casa del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban. Later with bakery
29. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Scale pattern End of 2nd cent. BC. Ca. 100 BC
Strocka 1991, 31; PPM V, 1-70; Vassal 2006, 199 (no. 490); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 140
Strocka 1991, Abb. 163, 170; PPM V, 22 fig. 37; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 389
929 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom102.06 VI.11, 8-10. Casa del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban. Later with bakery
32. Ala (east) Cementizio a base fittile. Signino. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Outer border: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Inner border: swastika-meander. Main field, tripartite: Central panel: rectangle - lozenge with grid of lozenges; palmette in corner. Side panels: grid of lozenges.
End of 2nd cent. BC. Ca. 100 BC
Strocka 1991, 32-33; PPM V, 1-70; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 142
Strocka 1991, Abb. 46, 177-178, 181-182; PPM V, 22 fig. 38; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 393
930 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom102.07 VI.11, 8-10. Casa del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban. Later with bakery
39. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Signino. Zie-gelsplittestri-ch
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: dividing band, frame, panel
Antechamber: semis of tesserae and bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogo-nally) with T-shapes and chevrons in outmost row, diagonal layout (distance: 7-8.5 cm).Dining area: semis of crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) with T-shapes and chevrons in outmost rows, diagonal layout (distance: 7.5-8.5 cm).
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
Strocka 1991, 40; PPM V, 1-70; Vassal 2006, 199-200 (no. 491); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 143
Blake 1930, pl. 4.1; Strocka 1991, Abb. 45, 233-234; PPM V, 33 fig. 56; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 395-397
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
931 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom103.01 VI.11, 11-12 Habitation. Urban
18. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Unknown PPM V, 71-75
932 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom104.01 VI.11, 18-20 Habitation. Urban
7. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM V, 76-79; Vassal 2006, 200 (no. 492); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 145
PPM V, 78 fig. 3; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 401
933 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom105.01 VI.12, 1-8. Casa del Fauno
Habitation. Urban
Sidewalk Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae (rectangular): polychrome
Inscription in Latin: HAVE Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM V, 80-141; Pesando 1997, 93-95; Rizzo, B. 2007, 100 no. 26
Pesando 1997, fig. 22; Rizzo, B. 2007, fig. 31
934 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom106.05 VI.13, 6.8-9. Casa del Forno di Ferro/di Marcus Terentius Eudoxsus
Habitation. Urban
11. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Republican period. 2nd cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 39; PPM V, 158-174; Lipizer & Loccardi 2009, 133
PPM V, 169 fig. 19, 170
935 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom107.02 VI.13, 10-11 Habitation. Urban
f. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Cementizio di cocciopesto. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 11 cm)
First half of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
PPM V, 175-178; E. Zulini in Coarelli et al. 2005, 192-193; Verzár-Bass et al. 2008, 191; Zulini 2009, 186-187; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 156; Zulini 2013
Coarelli et al. 2005, fig. 32; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 420-421; Zulini 2013, figs. 3-5
936 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom108.01 VI.13, 13-14.18 Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Exterior zone: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period. Mid-2nd cent. BC
PPM V, 179-193; Gobbo 2009, 356; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 169
PPM V, 181 fig. 2; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 437
937 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom108.02 VI.13, 13-14.18 Habitation. Urban
o. Peristyle Cocciopesto (south portico). Lavapesta (east portico). Travertino pesto
Stone aggregate: lava. Stone aggregate: travertine
Tesserae (irregular): blackOpus tessellatum: central panel
South portico: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC PPM V, 179-193; Gobbo 2009, 359
PPM V, 190, 191 fig. 22
938 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom109.01 VI.13, 19.12. Casa di Sextus Pompeius Axiochus
Habitation. Urban
e. Cubiculum Cemenzio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Tonsigninum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: semis of tesserae.Bed area: semis of crosslets.
PPM V, 202-239; Zanier 2009, 239, 258-259; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 160
PPM V, 210 fig. 15; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 427
939 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom110.03 VI.14, 18-20. Casa di Orfeo/Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban
VI.14, 20: d Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Cental panel: star
End of 1st cent. BC
PPM V, 264-307; Peris Bulighin 2006, 90; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 178
PPM V, 268 fig. 4; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 451
940 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom110.04 VI.14, 18-20. Casa di Orfeo/Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban
VI.14, 20: g Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
First or Third Style phase?
PPM V, 264-307; Peris Bulighin 2006, 96; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 179
PPM V, 272 fig. 11, 273; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 453
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
941 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom110.05 VI.14, 18-20. Casa di Orfeo/Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban
VI.14, 20: h. Ala
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
End of 1st cent. BC
PPM V, 264-307; Peris Bulighin 2006, 97; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 180
PPM V, 273, 274 fig. 16; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 454
942 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom110.06 VI.14, 18-20. Casa di Orfeo/Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban
VI.14, 20: r. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and four-pointed stars; fill: white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally)
First half of 1st cent. AD
PPM V, 264-307; Peris Bulighin 2006, 106; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 181
Presuhn 1882, Abtheilung III, Taf. VIII; PPM V, 297 fig. 55; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 456
943 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.01 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
a. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of white crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Threshold towards atrium: spaced swastika-me-ander, each space containing concentric squares with a white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally).
Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 182
PPM V, 310 fig. 3; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 460-461
944 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.02 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
b. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae.Impluvium rim: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square.
Republican period
Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 183
PPM V, 312 fig. 9; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 462
945 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.03 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
f Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold panel: grid of squares; fill: crosslet.Antechamber: grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with larger squares in the interspaces; fill: poised squares and circles, lozenges, squares and bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally).
Late Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 185
PPM V, 315 fig. 12; Flohr 2005, fig. 18; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 466
946 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.04 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
g. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: row of squares; fill: poised square with white crosslet.Antechamber: grid of concentric squares, orthogonal layout.
Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 186
PPM V, 316 fig. 14, 317; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 468
947 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.05 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
h. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally).Bed area: no motifs.
Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 187
PPM V, 318 fig. 17; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 470-471
948 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.06 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
i. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Republican period. End of 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 188
PPM V, 318, 319 fig. 19; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 472
949 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.07 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
k. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: meander.Central area: concentric squares, white crosslet (quincunx), concentric octagons
1st cent. BC Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 189
PPM V, 320 fig. 21; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 473
950 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.08 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
l Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Panel: square - concentric circles - two rosettes of eight petals (innermost with lobed petals); bichrome crosslet (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally) in spandrel
Late Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Vassal 2006, 200 (no. 495); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 190
Presuhn 1882, Abtheilung IV, Taf. IV; PPM V, 320, 321 fig. 23; Flohr 2005, fig. 20; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 475-476
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
951 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.09 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban. Later with fullery
p. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslet (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally)
1st cent. AD Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 191
PPM V, 323 fig. 26, 325; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 477
952 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom111.10 VI.14, 21-22. Fullonica di Vesonius Primus
Shop. Later fullery. Later habitation with fullery. Urban
r. Shop. Later fullery
Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Mat: Inscription in Latin: SALVE, two phalli, wreath with ribbon, palm branch, two cornucopiae, caduceus
Late Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 79-80; PPM V, 308-332; Brem 2000, 151; Flohr 2005, 54-56; Rizzo, B. 2007, 102 no. 29; Flohr 2008, 9-10
Pernice 1938, Taf. 35.4; Rizzo, B. 2007, fig. 36; Flohr 2008, figs. 21-22; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 459
953 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom112.01 VI.14, 28-33. Casa di Laocoonte con annessi taberna e panificio
Habitation. Urban. With bakery and shop
e. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM V, 341-362 PPM V, 350 fig. 13
954 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom112.02 VI.14, 28-33. Casa di Laocoonte con annessi taberna e panificio
Habitation. Urban. With bakery and shop
d. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Border: simple meander. Central field (lost) Republican period
PPM V, 341-362; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 192
PPM V, 355 fig. 18; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 481
955 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom113.01 VI.14, 34 Habitation. Urban
e. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Not described PPM V, 363-365
956 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom113.02 VI.14, 34 Habitation. Urban
d. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Not described PPM V, 363-365
957 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom115.04 VI.14, 39 Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cocciopesto (impluvium basin). Lavapesta (impluvium rim)
Ceramic aggregate. Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Impluvium rim: West side: Inscription in Latin: LVCRVM GAVDIUM (added later). Impluvium basin: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Field: pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette in spandrel.
Republican period. 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 48; PPM V, 384-389; Vassal 2006, 201 (no. 497)
Presuhn 1882, Abtheilung V, Taf. V; Pernice 1938, Taf. 16.2; PPM V, 385-386 figs. 1-2, 388 fig. 6
958 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom116.01 VI.14, 40 Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae.Impluvium basin: Border: spaced swastika-meander. Field: palmette in corners.
2nd cent. BC. Late Samnite period
Pernice 1938, 48; PPM V, 390-408; Marano 2010, 65-66
Pernice 1938, Taf. 16.1; PPM V, 392, 393 figs. 4-5
959 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom117.01 VI.14, 42. Casa dell’Imperatrice di Russia
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Republican period
PPM V, 409-425 PPM V, 411 fig. 2
960 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom117.02 VI.14, 42. Casa dell’Imperatrice di Russia
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally) Republican period
PPM V, 409-425 PPM V, 412 fig. 4, 413
961 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom117.03 VI.14, 42. Casa dell’Imperatrice di Russia
Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander.
Republican period
PPM V, 409-425 PPM V, 414 fig. 10
962 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom117.04 VI.14, 42. Casa dell’Imperatrice di Russia
Habitation. Urban
5. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae (also rectangular): black, white
Threshold: bichrome crosslet (black centre). Central panel: concentric squares - circle; palmette in spandrel.
Republican period
PPM V, 409-425 PPM V, 420 fig. 17
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
963 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom117.05 VI.14, 42. Casa dell’Imperatrice di Russia
Habitation. Urban
13 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteOpus sectile: central panel
Threshold: spaced swastika-meander Republican period
PPM V, 409-425 PPM V, 424 fig. 24
964 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom117.06 VI.14, 42. Casa dell’Imperatrice di Russia
Habitation. Urban
14. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Central field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre). Central panel: square - circle - rosette; bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) in spandrel
Third Style phase?
PPM V, 409-425 PPM V, 425 fig. 25
965 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom118.01 VI.14, 43. Casa dei Scienziati o Gran Lupanare
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: scale pattern.Threshold towards atrium: meander.
Republican period
PPM V, 426-467 PPM V, 428 fig. 2, 430-431
966 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom118.02 VI.14, 43. Casa dei Scienziati o Gran Lupanare
Habitation. Urban
8. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period. Late Samnite period. End of 2nd cent. BC?
PPM V, 426-467; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 196
PPM V, 439 fig. 26; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 492
967 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom118.03 VI.14, 43. Casa dei Scienziati o Gran Lupanare
Habitation. Urban
9 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period
PPM V, 426-467; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 197
PPM V, 440, 441 fig. 30; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 495
968 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom118.04 VI.14, 43. Casa dei Scienziati o Gran Lupanare
Habitation. Urban
15 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Hexafoil (not visible, only description) Republican period. End of 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
PPM V, 426-467; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 200
PPM V, 461 fig. 65, 463, Zulini 2011-2012, p. 499
969 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom118.05 VI.14, 43. Casa dei Scienziati o Gran Lupanare
Habitation. Urban
19 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
PPM V, 426-467; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 201
PPM V, 462 fig. 68, 463; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 501-502
970 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom118.06 VI.14, 43. Casa dei Scienziati o Gran Lupanare
Habitation. Urban
20. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: Border: grid of lozenges. Field: semis of clusters of tesserae, chevrons and crosslets, orthogonal layout.Rear area: circle, four dolphins.
Probably late Republican period
PPM V, 426-467; Vassal 2006, 201 (no. 499); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 202
PPM V, 465 fig. 73; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 504-505
971 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom119.01 VI.15, 1. Casa dei Vettii
Habitation. Urban
c. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 15 cm). Impluvium basin: semis of tesserae.
1st cent. BC PPM V, 468-572 PPM V, 473-474 figs. 5-6
972 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom119.02 VI.15, 1. Casa dei Vettii
Habitation. Urban
d. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Entrance: row of tesserae and white crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally).Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally). Central panel: concentric squares - concentric circles - hexafoil; fill: white crosslet (quincunx, set orthogonally).
1st cent. AD. 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
PPM V, 468-572; Vassal 2006, 201 (no. 500); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 203
PPM V, 481 figs. 21-22; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 509
973 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom119.03 VI.15, 1. Casa dei Vettii
Habitation. Urban
h. Ala. Later cupboard
Cocciopesto. Lavapesta
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM V, 468-572; Allison 2004, http://www.stoa.org/projects/ph/rooms?hou-seid=18#382
PPM V, 495 fig. 42
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
974 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom119.04 VI.15, 1. Casa dei Vettii
Habitation. Urban
l. Peristyle Porticoes: Battuto di lava. Ce-mentizio a base lavica. Lavapesta. Intercolu-mniations: Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate. Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, white
Porticoes: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 11 cm). North portico: First intercolumni-ation from west: grid of lozenges. North portico: Second intercolumniation from west: grid of alternating squares and rectangles; fill: lozenge with swastika or lozenge with crosslet. East portico: First intercolumniation from north: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares. East portico: Second intercolumniation from north: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diag-onal grid of squares (larger). East portico: Third intercolum-niation from north: row of spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. East portico: Fourth intercolumniation from north: grid of hexa-gons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill: white seven-tessera rosette. East portico: Fifth inter-columniation from north: row of orthogonal squares with fill: two horizontal lozenges, poised square - square - poised square with a white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally), two vertical lozenges. South portico: Second intercolumnia-tion from east: grid of alternating squares and rectangles; fill: lozenge with white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally) or white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally). West portico: First intercolumniation from south: row of four rectangles around a square; fill: lozenge with bichrome crosslet (white centre) or bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, set diagonally). West portico: Third intercolumniation from south: row of alternating squares and rectangles (upright); fill: paired hori-zontal lozenges with bichrome crosslet (black centre), loz-enge with bichrome crosslet (black centre) or poised square - square with bichrome crosslet (black centre). West porti-co: Fourth intercolumniation: row of spaced swastika-me-ander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally). West portico: Fifth intercolumniation: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares. West portico: Sixth intercolumniation: grid of squares, diagonal layout, black tessera at intersections; fill: tessera.
Late Republican period. 1st cent. BC
PPM V, 468-572; Vassal 2006, 202-203 (nos. 502-509); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 205
Porticoes: PPM V, 499-500 figs. 49-50; north portico: PPM V, 500-501 figs. 51-52; east portico: PPM V, 501-504 figs. 53-58, 505; south portico: PPM V, 504 fig. 59, 505; west portico: PPM V, 505-507 figs. 60-65; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 514-516
975 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom120.01 VI.15, 2.26. Casa di P. Crusius Faustus
Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
In front of tablinum: bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre)
Republican period
PPM V, 573-577; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 206
PPM V, 574 fig. 1; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 519
976 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom121.01 VI.15, 5.24-25. Casa di M. Pupius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
g. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Panel, off-centre: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
2nd cent. BC PPM V, 580-621; Vassal 2006, 203 (no. 510); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 208
Pernice 1938, Taf. 46.6; PPM V, 587 figs. 13-14; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 523
977 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom121.02 VI.15, 5.24-25. Casa di M. Pupius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
l. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
2nd cent. BC PPM V, 580-621; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 209
PPM V, 602 figs. 41-42, 603; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 524
978 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom123.02 VI.15, 7.8. Casa del Principe di Napoli
Habitation. Urban
d. Atrium Lavapesta. Signinum
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 11.5 cm)
Around 100 BC Strocka 1984, 19; PPM V, 647-679
Strocka 1984, Abb. 63-64; PPM V, 653 figs. 8-9, 654
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
979 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom124.01 VI.15, 9 Habitation. Urban
a. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteLozenge-shaped inset pieces
Central field: grid of squares, diagonal layout 2nd cent. BC? PPM V, 680-691; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 218
PPM V, 681 fig. 1; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 542
980 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom124.02 VI.15, 9 Habitation. Urban
f. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Coccciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM V, 680-691; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 221
PPM V, 689 fig. 18; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 547-549
981 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom126.01 VI.16, 7.38. Casa degli Amorini Dorati
Habitation. Urban
B. Atrium Opus signinum. Signinum Ziegelsplitt
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 12.5 cm)
Seiler 1992, 23; PPM V, 714-846
Seiler 1992, Abb. 90, 130; PPM V, 726 fig. 19
982 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom126.02 VI.16, 7.38. Casa degli Amorini Dorati
Habitation. Urban
F. Peristyle Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tessserae: whiteInset piecesTiles
West portico: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares; fill: circle, semicircle, poised square, inset pieces and tiles.North and south porticoes: semis of tesserae and inset pieces.
Julio-Claudian period or after AD 62
Seiler 1992, 40-41; PPM V, 714-846; Vassal 2006, 203-204 (no. 512); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 223
Seiler 1992, Abb. 90, 305-307; PPM V, 747, 749 figs. 66-69, 750, 751 fig. 71, 754 fig. 75, 755 fig. 78, 768 figs. 100-101; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 555-556
983 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom126.03 VI.16, 7.38. Casa degli Amorini Dorati
Habitation. Urban
M. Cubiculum Cementizio a base lavica. Cementizio a base fittile. Lavapesta. Opus signinum. Signinum. Ziegelsplitt
Mixed aggregate: ceramic, lava
Tesserae: white Grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons
1st cent. AD Seiler 1992, 53-54; PPM V, 714-846; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 224
Seiler 1992, Abb. 90, 347-348; PPM V, 804, 805 fig. 165; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 559
984 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom126.04 VI.16, 7.38. Casa degli Amorini Dorati
Habitation. Urban
N. Cubiculum Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteGeometric-shaped inset pieces
Semis of white crosslets and inset pieces, orthogonal layout
Fourth Style phase
Seiler 1992, 64; PPM V, 714-846
Seiler 1992, Abb. 90; PPM V, 815 fig. 179
985 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom126.05 VI.16, 7.38. Casa degli Amorini Dorati
Habitation. Urban
O. Triclinium Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus sectile: antechamber
Couch area: grid of squares, orthogonal layout (large variant)
1st cent. AD. Fourth Style phase
Seiler 1992, 62; PPM V, 714-846; Vassal 2006, 204 (no. 514); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 225
Seiler 1992, Abb. 90, 448-449; PPM V, 818 figs. 184-185; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 561
986 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom126.06 VI.16, 7.38. Casa degli Amorini Dorati
Habitation. Urban
Q. Cubiculum Cementizio a base lavica. Cementizio a base fittile. Lavapesta. Opus signinum. Signinum
Mixed aggregate: ceramic, lava
Tesserae: whiteYellow paint
Mat: hexagon - trefoil.Field: grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and poised squares; fill in lozenges: circle and lines; fill in squares: swastika.
After AD 62? Seiler 1992, 59; PPM V, 714-846; Vassal 2006, 204 (no. 513); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 226
Seiler 1992, Abb. 90, 407-410; PPM V, 831 figs. 210-211, 833; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 563-564
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
987 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom126.07 VI.16, 7.38. Casa degli Amorini Dorati
Habitation. Urban
R. Cubiculum Cementizio a base lavica. Cementizio a base fittile. Lavapesta. Opus signinum. Signinum
Mixed aggregate: ceramic, lava
Tesserae: white Mat: row of central recumbent rectangle and two upright rectangles; fill: lozenge with orthogonal cross, poised square/lozenge - square/rectangle - hexagon).Field: grid of interlaced bands, forming small squares.
After AD 62? Third or Fourth Style phase
Seiler 1992, 56; PPM V, 714-846; Vassal 2006, 204 (no. 515); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 227
Seiler 1992, Abb. 90, 363-364, 366; PPM V, 845 figs. 236-237; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 567
988 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom127.01 VI.16, 26-27.19 Habitation. Urban
A. Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.Mat at entrance to atrium(?): spaced swastika-meander
2nd cent. BC. End of 3rd cent. BC to second half of 2nd cent. BC
PPM V, 890-929; Vassal 2006, 204 (no. 516); Zulini 2011-2012, no. 239
PPM V, 892 fig. 3, 893; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 587
989 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom127.02 VI.16, 26-27.19 Habitation. Urban
B. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
PPM V, 890-929 Pernice 1938, Taf. 7.2; PPM V, 894-895 figs. 7-8, 896
990 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom127.03 VI.16, 26-27.19 Habitation. Urban
L. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
End of 3rd cent. BC to second half of 2nd cent. BC
PPM V, 890-929; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 240
PPM V, 915 fig. 49; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 588
991 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom128.01 VI.16, 28 Habitation. Urban
F. Tablinum. Later triclinium
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: wave pattern or foliate scroll.Antechamber: Band: grid of squares, diagonal layout, black tessera at intersections; square - poised square - lozenge at centre of grid.Antechamber: Field, tripartite: Central area: grid of lozenges. Side areas: diagonal cross and deer in the triangle at the back.Dinining area: Central panel: concentric squares - circle - poised square with two rectangles arranged as an orthogonal cross; fill in outer squares: diagonal cross.
Julio-Claudian period or after AD 62
PPM V, 930-943; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 242
Pernice 1938, Taf. 48.6; PPM V, 934-935 figs. 5-8, 936; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 592
992 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom129.01 VI.16, 32.33 Habitation. Urban. With thermopo-lium
C Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 5.5 cm)
2nd cent. BC PPM V, 960-973; Vassal 2006, 204-205 (no. 517)
PPM V, 962 figs. 3-4, 963
993 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom132.01 VI.17, 42. Casa del Bracciale d’Oro
Habitation. Urban
19. Triclinium Coccciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout Beginning of 1st cent. AD
PPM VI, 44-145; Ciardiello 2006, 102; Vassal 2006, 207 (no. 530)
PPM VI, 62 fig. 44, 67 fig. 55; Ciardiello 2006, p. 103
994 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom133.01 VII.1, 25.46-47. Casa di P. Vedius Siricus
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: red, white
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Entrance to atrium: Inscription in Latin: SALVE LVCRV; row of spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, red centre, set diagonally)
Republican period
PPM VI, 228-353, esp. 230-231; Brem 2000, 151; Vassal 2006, 207 (no. 531); Rizzo, B. 2007, 105 no. 42
PPM VI, 230-231 figs. 2-5; Rizzo, B. 2007, figs. 52-53
995 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom133.02 VII.1, 25.46-47. Casa di P. Vedius Siricus
Habitation. Urban
23. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons
Republican period. 1st cent. AD
PPP III, 37; PPM VI, 228-353
PPM VI, 314 fig. 160
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
996 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom133.03 VII.1, 25.46-47. Casa di P. Vedius Siricus
Habitation. Urban
24. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold between entrance room and atrium: row of hexagons/octagons?Field: grid of octagons (“allaciati”)
Republican pe-riod (threshold)? Imperial period (field)
PPP III, 37; PPM VI, 228-353
PPM VI, 315 fig. 162
997 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom133.04 VII.1, 25.46-47. Casa di P. Vedius Siricus
Habitation. Urban
31. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) Republican period
PPM VI, 228-353 PPM VI, 325 fig. 182
998 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom134.01 VII.1, 40-43. Casa di M. Caesius Blandus
Habitation. Urban
12. Reception room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Unidentifiable PPM VI, 380-458 PPM VI, 413 fig. 71
999 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom134.02 VII.1, 40-43. Casa di M. Caesius Blandus
Habitation. Urban
17. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
East portico: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections.Intercolumniations: unknown.
Late Republican period
PPM VI, 380-458; Vassal 2006, 207-208 (no. 532)
PPM VI, 450-451 figs. 132-134
1000 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.01 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
d. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally), diagonal layout.Dividing band and mat: row of spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Bed area: scattered tesseae.
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585; Vassal 2006, 208 (no. 533)
PPM VI, 536 figs. 8-9
1001 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.02 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
f. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585 PPM VI, 539 figs. 15-16
1002 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.03 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
h. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Portico: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally), orthogonal layout. Intercolumniations: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera.
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585 Blake 1930, pl. 4.2; Pernice 1938, Taf. 26.5; PPM VI, 554-555 figs. 36-38
1003 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.04 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
k. Cupboard Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Fillet Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585 PPM VI, 557 fig. 43
1004 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.05 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
1. Niche Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field, tripartite: Central rectangular part: rectangle - lozenge subdivided by horizontal and vertical line; fill: upright lozenge at centre, crosslets at random; triangle in corner between rectangle and recumbent lozenge. Side panels: grid of lozenges
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585; Vassal 2006, 208 (no. 534)
PPM VI, 557-558, figs. 44-45
1005 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.06 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
m. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally).Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares.
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585 PPM VI, 559 figs. 47-48
1006 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.07 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
n Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585 PPM VI, 560 fig. 49
1007 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.08 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
p. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally).Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares.
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585; Vassal 2006, 208 (no. 535)
PPM VI, 568 fig. 61
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1008 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.09 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
r. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Dividing band: grid of lozenges (elongated), subdivided by four vertical lines, making five sections.
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585 PPM VI, 568 fig. 62, 569 fig. 65
1009 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.10 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
t. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: Border of panel: swastika-meander, concentric squares in corner with bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Panel: excerpt of grid of bands divided into squares and rectangles with large square in the centre; fill in rectangles: lozenge divided into four lozenges; fill in squares: diagonal cross; fill in large square: illegible.Dividing band: box with row of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre).
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585 PPM VI, 570 figs. 66-67
1010 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom135.11 VII.2, 16-17. Casa di Gavius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
x. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; scattered tesserae in spandrel
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 530-585; Vassal 2006, 208 (no. 536)
Pernice 1938, Taf. 27.1; PPM VI, 577-578, figs. 79-80
1011 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom136.01 VII.2, 20, 40. Casa di N. Popidius Priscus
Habitation. Urban
u. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Porticoes: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre). Intercolumniation: grid of lozenges.
1st cent. BC PPM VI, 615-658; Vassal 2006, 208-209 (no. 537)
PPM VI, 647 fig. 62, 651 fig. 71
1012 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom137.01 VII.2, 23. Casa dell’Amore Punito
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Mat at entrance to atrium: grid of octagons and poised squares; fill in octagons: square with tessera; fill in poised squares: white crosslet.
PPM VI, 665-678 PPM VI, 667 figs. 3-4, 668 fig. 5
1013 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom137.02 VII.2, 23. Casa dell’Amore Punito
Habitation. Urban
c. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC PPM VI, 665-678 PPM VI, 668 fig. 6
1014 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom137.03 VII.2, 23. Casa dell’Amore Punito
Habitation. Urban
i. Garden Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Portico: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM VI, 665-678 PPM VI, 678 fig. 21
1015 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom138.01 VII.2, 24-26. Casa delle Quadrighe
Habitation. Urban
i. Reception room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: rectangle - lozenge.Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
1st cent. BC PPM VI, 683-717; Vassal 2006, 209 (no. 538)
PPM VI, 689 fig. 11
1016 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom139.01 VII.2, 27.29-31.35. Casa di Mercurio
Habitation. Urban
d. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: grid of squares; fill: bichrome crosslets (black centre).Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square (only description).
Republican period
PPM VI, 722-732 PPM VI, 723 fig. 2
1017 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom139.02 VII.2, 27.29-31.35. Casa di Mercurio
Habitation. Urban
e. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Square - circle - pseudo-shield of lozenges Republican period
PPM VI, 722-732; Vassal 2006, 209 (no. 539)
PPM VI, 724, 725 fig. 5
1018 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom140.01 VII.2, 44-46. Casa dell’Orso Ferito
Habitation. Urban
d. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border of central panelOpus sectile: central panel
Border on north, south and west sides: row of superposed triangles/thorns
Mid-1st cent. AD Ehrhardt 1988, 32; PPM VI, 742-785; Vassal 2006, 209 (no. 540)
Blake 1930, pl. 8.3; Ehrhardt 1988, Abb. 249; PPM VI, 765 fig. 35
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1019 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom140.02 VII.2, 44-46. Casa dell’Orso Ferito
Habitation. Urban
e. Triclinium Cocciopesto. Lavapesta
Tesserae: white (2.3-3 cm)Opus tessellatum: central panel
South and west sides: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 18 cm)
Mid-1st cent. BC Ehrhardt 1988, 33; PPM VI, 742-785;
Ehrhardt 1988, Abb. 248; PPM VI, 766 fig. 36, 767
1020 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom140.03 VII.2, 44-46. Casa dell’Orso Ferito
Habitation. Urban
h. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white.Opus tessellatum: border of central panel Opus sectile: central panel
Border of panel: North side: row of squares, diagonal layout. Border of panel: East side: spaced swastika-meander. Border of panel: South side: tangent circles of four spindles making poised concave squares
Mid-1st cent. BC Ehrhardt 1988, 37; PPM VI, 742-785; Vassal 2006, 209 (no. 541)
Ehrhardt 1988, Abb. 251; PPM VI, 769 fig. 41
1021 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom141.01 VII.2, 51 Habitation. Urban
n. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Unknown (only description) Republican period
PPM VI, 814-835 PPM VI, 830 fig. 33
1022 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom142.01 VII.3, 13-15.17. Casa del Larario doppio
Habitation. Urban
c. Tablinum Signinum Tesserae: white Border: semicircles. Main field: grid of squares, diagonal layout
Probably end of 2nd cent. BC
Uroz Sáez et al. 2008, 271-273
Uroz Sáez et al. 2008, fig. 9
1023 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom143.01 VII.3, 29. Casa di M. Spurius Mesor
Habitation. Urban
1. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteHexagonal tiles: central panel
Inscription in Latin: M SPVRIVS MESOR.Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill in hexagons: tessera. Central part: hexagonal tiles
Third Style phase PPM VI, 902-942 PPM VI, 915-916 figs. 28-31
1024 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom144.01 VII.3, 30 Habitation. Urban
d. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM VI, 902-942 PPM VI, 946 fig. 4, 947
1025 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom144.02 VII.3, 30 Habitation. Urban
i Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Crosslet. Unknown PPM VI, 902-942 PPM VI, 966 fig. 43
1026 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom145.01 VII.4, 21-22 Habitation. Urban
4. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM VI, 986-988 PPM VI, 987 fig. 2
1027 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom146.04 VII.4, 31.51. Casa dei Capitelli colorati/di Arianna
Habitation. Urban
37. Reception room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white “…formando líneas geométricas…” End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Albiach et al. 2007, 116
1028 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom146.01 VII.4, 31.51. Casa dei Capitelli colorati/di Arianna
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Signino Tesserae: white Threshold: row of back-to-back peltae and one upright pelta at each end.Field: grid of horizontal lozenges (concentric) and upright lozenges making tilted squares; fill in lozenges: circle; fill in tilted squares: swastika
PPM VI, 996-1107 PPM VI, 998-999 figs. 1-2
1029 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom146.02 VII.4, 31.51. Casa dei Capitelli colorati/di Arianna
Habitation. Urban
5. Cubiculum Signino Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Most likely second half of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VI, 996-1107 PPM VI, 1003 fig. 8
1031 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom146.03 VII.4, 31.51. Casa dei Capitelli colorati/di Arianna
Habitation. Urban
36. Cubiculum
Malta di calce bianca
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM VI, 996-1107 PPM VI, 1094 figs. 144-145
1032 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom149.01 VII.4, 29.57. Casa dei Capitelli figurati
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Lavapesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Mat at entrance to atrium: rows of triangles Staub Gierow 1994, 49-50; PPM VII, 63-92
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1033 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom149.02 VII.4, 29.57. Casa dei Capitelli figurati
Habitation. Urban
m Signino. Zie-gelsigninum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Central field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 8 cm)
No later than the Augustan period
Staub Gierow 1994, 59-60; PPM VII, 63-92
Staub Gierow 1994, Abb. 166; PPM VII, 84 fig. 33
1034 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom150.01 VII.4, 8.58-60. Casa della Parete nera o Casa dei Bronzi
Habitation. Urban
g. Cubiculum Signino Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Republican period
PPM VII, 93-139; Staub Gierow 2000, 26
PPM VII, 99 fig. 9; Staub Gierow 2000, Abb. 61, 62
1035 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom150.02 VII.4, 8.58-60. Casa della Parete nera o Casa dei Bronzi
Habitation. Urban
o. Peristyle Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, white
North portico: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 10-12 cm).South portico: semis of tesserae (set diagonally) (distance: 8-12 cm).
PPM VII, 93-139; Staub Gierow 2000, 48
PPM VII, 119 fig. 35, 121; Staub Gierow 2000, Abb. 154-155
1036 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom151.01 VII.4, 62. Protocasa e Casa delle Forme di Creta
Banqueting hall
Protocasa: below eastern part of atrium. Dining-room
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Raised borders: scattered tesserae. Central part: semis of tesserae
3rd cent. BC D’Ambrosio & De Caro 1989, 189, 197; Pesando 1997, 17; PPM VII, 140-153; Brun 2008, 66
1037 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom151.02 VII.4, 62. Casa delle Forme di Creta
Habitation. Urban
8. Tablinum Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field: grid of lozenges
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
D’Ambrosio & De Caro 1989, 183-185; PPM VII, 140-153
D’Ambrosio & De Caro 1989, fig. 30.2; PPM VII, 153 fig. 20
1038 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom155.01 VII.6, 19-20.28 Habitation. Urban
1. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Main field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; foliate scroll with hederae along the medians; palmette in spandrel.
2nd cent. BC PPM VII, 182-196 Pernice 1938, Taf. 11.3; PPM VII, 184-185 figs. 1-3
1039 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom155.02 VII.6, 19-20.28 Habitation. Urban
96. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Mat towards tablinum: semis of white crosslets (Greek cross, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.
PPM VII, 182-196 PPM VII, 196 figs. 22-24
1040 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom156.01 VII.6, 30.37 Habitation. Urban
32. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
First decades of 1st cent. BC
PPM VII, 197-206 PPM VII, 198 fig. 1
1041 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom157.01 VII.6, 38. Casa di Cipius Pamphilus Felix
Habitation. Urban
21. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM VII, 210-223 PPM VII, 211 fig. 1, 212 fig. 2
1042 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom158.01 VII.7, 2.5.14-15. Casa di Trittolemo
Habitation. Urban
VII.7, 2: q Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces: field
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Early Imperial period
PPM VII, 224-231 PPM VII, 226 fig. 5
1043 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom158.02 VII.7, 2.5.14-15. Casa di Trittolemo
Habitation. Urban
VII.7, 2: y. Exedra
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares. Central panel: square - circle - eight-lozenge star
Early Imperial period
PPM VII, 224-231 PPM VII, 227 fig. 7
1044 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom158.03 VII.7, 2.5.14-15. Casa di Trittolemo
Habitation. Urban
VII.7, 2: z’. Cubiculum
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Central panel: square - circle - octagon - eight-lozenge star (concentric); fill between lozenges: poised square with white crosslet
Early Imperial period
PPM VII, 224-231 PPM VII, 230 fig. 12
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1045 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom159.02 VII.7, 10.13. Casa di Romolo e Remo
Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM VII, 258-276 PPM VII, 260 fig. 3
1046 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom159.03 VII.7, 10.13. Casa di Romolo e Remo
Habitation. Urban
f. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Crosslets PPM VII, 258-276 PPM VII, 262 fig. 8, 263
1047 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom159.04 VII.7, 10.13. Casa di Romolo e Remo
Habitation. Urban
p. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC PPM VII, 258-276 PPM VII, 265 fig. 15
1048 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom160.01 VII.9, 47-48.51.65. Casa delle Nozze di Ercole
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 9 cm)
1st cent. BC PPM VII, 358-377 PPM VII, 360 fig. 3
1049 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom160.02 VII.9, 47-48.51.65. Casa delle Nozze di Ercole
Habitation. Urban
15. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto. Tonsigninum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 3.5 cm)
1st cent. BC Pernice 1938, 89; PPM VII, 358-377, esp. 359
1050 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom160.03 VII.9, 47-48.51.65. Casa delle Nozze di Ercole
Habitation. Urban
8. Courtyard Cocciopesto. Lavasigninum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 9 cm)
1st cent. BC PPM VII, 358-377 PPM VII, 372 fig. 30, 373
1051 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom162.01 VII.12, 28. Casa del Balcone pensile
Habitation. Urban
k. Triclinium? Cocciopesto. Signinum mit Lava
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border of central panel Opus sectile: central panel
Meander? Pernice 1938, 114; PPM VII, 594-613
PPM VII, 610 fig. 32
1052 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom162.02 VII.12, 28. Casa del Balcone pensile
Habitation. Urban
Room to the left of the triclinium
Signinum Tesserae: white Unknown Pernice 1938, 114; PPM VII, 594-613
1053 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom162.03 VII.12, 28. Casa del Balcone pensile
Habitation. Urban
Second room from the entrance room
Signinum Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Pernice 1938, 114; PPM VII, 594-613
1054 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom163.01 VII.13, 4.17-18. Casa di Ganimede
Habitation. Urban
i Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period
PPM VII, 616-635 Pernice 1938, Taf. 49.3; PPM VII, 629-630 figs. 24-25
1055 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom163.02 VII.13, 4.17-18. Casa di Ganimede
Habitation. Urban
p’. Triclinium. Below room p
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black cente, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM VII, 616-635 PPM VII, 635 figs. 33-34
1056 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom164.01 VII.15, 2.15. Casa del Marinaio
Habitation. Urban
k. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: antechamber
Bed area: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 8 cm)
PPM VII, 704-765 PPM VII, 730 fig. 50
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1057 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom164.02 VII.15, 2.15. Casa del Marinaio
Habitation. Urban
e’. Caldarium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthohonally), orthogonal layout
PPM VII, 704-765 PPM VII, 745 fig. 80
1058 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom164.03 VII.15, 2.15. Casa del Marinaio
Habitation. Urban
z’. Exedra Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill in hexagons: bichrome crosslet (quincunx, white centre, set diagonally)
PPM VII, 704-765 PPM VII, 747 fig. 84
1059 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom165.01 VII.15, 3 Habitation. Urban
e. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Impluvium basin: Border: two fillets. Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout.
1st cent. BC PPM VII, 766-780 PPM VII, 774, 775-776 figs. 14-15
1060 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom166.01 VII.15, 8 Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Grid of squares, diagonal layout Beginning of 1st cent. AD
PPM VII, 795-812 PPM VII, 796 fig. 2, 797
1061 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom168.01 VII.16, 12-14. Casa di A. Umbricius Scaurus (II)
Habitation. Urban
31. First lower storey. Triclinium
Battuto di cocciopesto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, whiteRectangular tesserae at random (black, green, white): field
Threshold: Border: circles.Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre).
Late Republican period
PPM VII, 845-881; Esposito, D. 2006, 532
PPM VII, 860 fig. 26, Esposito, D. 2006, p. 533
1062 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom168.02 VII.16, 12-14. Casa di A. Umbricius Scaurus (II)
Habitation. Urban
32. First lower storey. Cubiculum
Battuto di cocciopesto. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally). Antechamber: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally).Bed area: no motifs.
Late Republican period
PPM VII, 845-881; Esposito, D. 2006, 534
PPM VII, 865 fig. 36; Esposito, D. 2006, p. 535
1063 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom169.01 VII.16, 17. Casa di Maius Castricius
Habitation. Urban
2. First lower storey. Peristyle
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Threshold: crosslet.East portico: semis of tesserae and inset pieces, orthogonal layout.
Republican period
PPM VII, 887-946 PPM VII, 890 fig. 3
1064 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom169.02 VII.16, 17. Casa di Maius Castricius
Habitation. Urban
7. First lower storey
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteGeometric-shaped inset pieces: front area, panelInset fragments
Front area: double row of rectangles; fill: e.g. circle, concave rectangle, diagonal cross. Threshold: Inscription in Latin: NEPTUNALIS. Border of panel: three sides with row of upright lozenges with a 90° rotation and fourth side with grid of lozenges with a 90° rotation. Panel: four pairs of birds on the medians, geometric-shaped tiles along the diagonals and forming a rosette at the centre.
Imperial period De Vos 1981, 180; PPM VII, 887-946; Rizzo, B. 2007, 108 no. 53; Varriale 2006, 439
De Vos 1981, fig. 46 A 4; PPM VII, 893-894 figs. 8-10; Varriale 2006, p. 440; Rizzo, B. 2007, fig. 66
1065 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom169.03 VII.16, 17. Casa di Maius Castricius
Habitation. Urban
13. First lower storey
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC. Early Imperial period
PPM VII, 887-946; Varriale 2006, 444
PPM VII, 900 fig. 21; Varriale 2006, p. 445
1066 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom169.04 VII.16, 17. Casa di Maius Castricius
Habitation. Urban
14. First lower storey. Peristyle
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Republican period
PPM VII, 887-946; Varriale 2006, 446
PPM VII, 901 fig. 22, Varriale 2006, p. 447
1067 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom169.05 VII.16, 17. Casa di Maius Castricius
Habitation. Urban
21. Second lower storey. Staircase
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period
PPM VII, 887-946; Varriale 2006, 423
PPM VII, 905 fig. 34, 906
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1068 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom169.06 VII.16, 17. Casa di Maius Castricius
Habitation. Urban
29. Second lower storey
Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: band
Field: semis of black and bichrome crosslets (quincunx, white centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
PPM VII, 887-946; Varriale 2006, 477
PPM VII, 922 fig. 79
1069 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom170.01 VII.16, 22. Villa di M. Fabius Rufus
Habitation. Villa suburbana
32a. Ground floor. Reception room
Battuto di scaglie di calcare bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout
First phase: Late Republican period
De Vos 1981, 180; PPM VII, 947-1125; Grimaldi 2006, 294
PPM VII, 987 fig. 70; Grimaldi 2006, p. 295
1071 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom171.01 VIII.1, 1. Building beneath the basilica
Habitation. Urban
2. Saggio B-II: below eastern colonnade
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), diagonal layout.Pseudo-shield of lozenges; fill: white crosslets (Greek cross, set orthogonally).
End of 3rd cent. BC. Terminus ante quem of 150-130 BC (construction of the basilica)
Maiuri 1973, 217; PPM VIII, 1-23; Pisapia 2013, 435
Pernice 1938, Taf. 10.4; PPM VIII, 10 fig. 14
1072 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom174.01 VIII.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteSome motifs made with double filletsOpus tessellatum: central motif (hexafoil)
Panel: Frame: fillet of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally); in a square, surrounding a concentric composition: scale with ‘arrowhead’ along the diagonals; large semicircle containing two internal semicircles (forming a large pelta with smaller peltae inside) with ‘arrowheads’ on the medians; fill between peltae and central motif: concentric squares with diagonals and four tesserae at centre; central motif: circle - poised square - hexafoil (opus tessellatum)
Late Republican period
PPM VIII, 71; Rizzo, B. 2007, 110 no. 61
Blake 1930, pl. 5.4; Pernice 1938, Taf. 46.4; PPM VIII, 71 fig. 1; Rizzo, B. 2007, fig. 74
1073 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom175.01 VIII.2, 14-20. Casa dei Cinque piani
Habitation. Urban
c. Cubiculum Battuto di lava
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Antechamber: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Field: grid of lozenges.Bed area: scattered fragments.
PPM VIII, 72-93 Pernice 1938, Taf. 33.2; PPM VIII, 78 fig. 8, 79
1074 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom175.02 VIII.2, 14-20. Casa dei Cinque piani
Habitation. Urban
g. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
2nd cent. BC PPM VIII, 72-93 Pernice 1938, Taf. 33.1; PPM VIII, 81 fig. 15
1075 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom175.05 VIII.2, 14-20. Casa dei Cinque piani
Habitation. Urban
P. Peristyle Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white West portico near rooms 3-5: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM VIII, 72-93 PPM VIII, 90 fig. 33
1077 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom176.01 VIII.2, 21-23. The Palaestra Baths
Baths 75/H. Ground floor. Atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white South-west corner: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Ca. AD 50-79 Koloski Ostrow 1990, 26, 122; PPM VIII 94-165; Vassal 2006, 175 (no. 363); Koloski-Ostrow 2008, 224, 238-240
Koloski Ostrow 1990, fig. 57
1078 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom177.01 VIII.2, 26-27. Casa del Cinghiale II
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteInterior part: opus tessellatum (wild boar)
Exterior part: rectangle - lozenge with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre), but central square with orthogonal cross; semis of bichrome crosslets in corner (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout
Second Style phase
PPM VIII, 191-225 Blake 1930, pl. 5.3; Pernice 1938, Taf. 45.2; PPM VIII, 193-194 figs. 1-4
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1079 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom177.02 VIII.2, 26-27. Casa del Cinghiale II
Habitation. Urban
e. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally).Bed area: grid of lozenges.
PPM VIII, 191-225 PPM VIII, 199, 200 fig. 12
1080 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom177.03 VIII.2, 26-27. Casa del Cinghiale II
Habitation. Urban
l. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Grid of octagons and four-pointed stars with square at centre; fill: crosslet (quincunx-irregular, black or white centre)
Augustan or Tiberian period
PPM VIII, 191-225 Pernice 1938, Taf. 45.3; PPM VIII, 200-201 figs. 14-15
1081 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom177.04 VIII.2, 26-27. Casa del Cinghiale II
Habitation. Urban
p. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally)
Early Julio-Claudian period
PPM VIII, 191-225 PPM VIII, 204 fig. 22, 205
1082 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom177.05 VIII.2, 26-27. Casa del Cinghiale II
Habitation. Urban
r. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset piecesTiles
Antechamber: grid of irregular octagons and squares; fill: tiles and inset pieces.Dining area: Couch area: no motifs. Central panel: concentric squares - grid of nine circles arranged 3 x 3; fill: tiles and inset pieces
Augustan period PPM VIII, 191-225 Blake 1930, pl. 5.2; PPM VIII, 206 fig. 25
1083 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom177.06 VIII.2, 26-27. Casa del Cinghiale II
Habitation. Urban
1. Subterranean storey. Corridor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of recumbent and upright lozenges (concentric) and four-pointed stars with square at centre; fill: white crosslet (quincunx)
PPM VIII, 191-225 PPM VIII, 207, 208 fig. 32
1084 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom177.07 VIII.2, 26-27. Casa del Cinghiale II
Habitation. Urban
3. Lower storey. Exedra
Cocciopesto with lava
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: centre of central motif (quatrefoil)Inset pieces
Threshold: spaced swastika-meander.Field: square - concentric circles - octagon - eight-lozenge star (concentric); fill between points: two concentric lozenges with one recumbent lozenge on top making arrow-shaped interstice; semicircle with two smaller semicircles in corner between outer square and circles.
Third Style phase PPM VIII, 191-225 Pernice 1938, Taf. 45.4; PPM VIII, 211 fig. 37
1085 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom177.08 VIII.2, 26-27. Casa del Cinghiale II
Habitation. Urban
6. Lower storey. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset pieces: central panel in antechamberOpus tessellatum: border, central panel
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill in couch area: white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally); fill in antechamber: inset piece
Third Style phase PPM VIII, 191-225 PPM VIII, 217 fig. 51, 218 fig. 53
1086 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom179.01 VIII.2, 29-30 Habitation. Urban
Lambda. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Central area: scale pattern (lost)
2nd cent. BC PPM VIII, 241-263 Pernice 1938, Taf. 31.4; PPM VIII, 246 fig. 6
1087 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom180.01 VIII.2, 32-34. Casa delle Colombe a mosaico
Habitation. Urban
b. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: scale pattern.Threshold towards atrium: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares.
PPM VIII, 264-290 Pernice 1938, Taf. 31.2; PPM VIII, 266, 267 fig. 2
1088 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom180.02 VIII.2, 32-34. Casa delle Colombe a mosaico
Habitation. Urban
e. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM VIII, 264-290 PPM VIII, 268 fig. 5
1089 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom180.03 VIII.2, 32-34. Casa delle Colombe a mosaico
Habitation. Urban
f. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM VIII, 264-290 PPM VIII, 268 fig. 6
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1090 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom180.04 VIII.2, 32-34. Casa delle Colombe a mosaico
Habitation. Urban
g. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges PPM VIII, 264-290 PPM VIII, 271, 272 fig. 12
1091 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom180.05 VIII.2, 32-34. Casa delle Colombe a mosaico
Habitation. Urban
k. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet (quincunx)
PPM VIII, 264-290 Pernice 1938, Taf. 31.6; PPM VIII, 275 fig. 18
1092 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom181.01 VIII.2, 36-37. Casa di L. Caecilius Phoebus
Habitation. Urban
k. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Southern part: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM VIII, 291-307 PPM VIII, 295 fig. 4
1093 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.01 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
c. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Outer field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field: scale pattern
End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
Blake 1930, pl. 3.4; Pernice 1938, Taf. 12.1; PPM VIII, 313 figs. 5-6
1094 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.03 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
e Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Main field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
PPM VIII, 315 fig. 10, 316
1095 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.04 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
f. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill: small swastika
End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
PPM VIII, 316 fig. 11
1096 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.05 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
h. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: motif in corner, centre of shield (twelve-petalled rosette)
Border: meander. Main field: square - circle - shield of scale pattern, some bipartite; palmette in corner (opus tessellatum) with hedera scrolls; centre with twelve-petalled rosette (opus tessellatum)
First Style phase. End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
Blake 1930, pl. 3.3; Pernice 1938, Taf. 12.5; PPM VIII, 321 fig. 21, 322
1097 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.06 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
k. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections
End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
PPM VIII, 325, 326 fig. 30
1098 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.07 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
l. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square
First Style phase. End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
Pernice 1938, Taf. 12.3; PPM VIII, 326-327 figs. 32-33
1099 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.08 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
Theta. First lower storey. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally) and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), diagonal layout
End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
PPM VIII, 340, 341 fig. 61
1100 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.09 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
Iota. First lower storey
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: white crosslet (Greek cross, set orthogonally or diagonally)
End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
PPM VIII, 342 fig. 64
1101 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.10 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
Lamba. First lower storey. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally)
End of 2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 308-356; Carafa 2005, 19
PPM VIII, 343 fig. 65
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1102 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom185.01 VIII.3, 8-9. Casa del Cinghiale I.
Habitation. Urban
Sidewalk in front of entrance to shop VIII.3, 9
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges PPM VIII, 362-384 PPM VIII, 363 fig. 1, 366
1103 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom187.01 VIII.4, 4.49. Casa dei Postumii
Habitation. Urban
2. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period or first half of 1st cent. AD
PPM VIII, 451-517; Dickmann & Pirson 2001
PPM VIII, 456, 460 fig. 13
1104 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom187.02 VIII.4, 4.49. Casa dei Postumii
Habitation. Urban
14. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Threshold: grid of lozenges Republican or first half of 1st cent. AD
PPM VIII, 451-517; Dickmann & Pirson 2001
Blake 1930, tav. 46.6; Pernice 1938, Taf. 30.5; PPM VIII, 483 fig. 53
1105 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom187.03 VIII.4, 4.49. Casa dei Postumii
Habitation. Urban
Room below room 17 and back room of shop 48. Triclinium?
Opus signinum
Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons
PPM VIII, 451-517; Dickmann & Pirson 2001, 82-83
Dickmann & Pirson 2001, fig. 26
1106 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom189.03 VIII.5, 2-3.5. Casa del Gallo
Habitation. Urban
15. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) PPM VIII, 547-566 Motif not visible
1107 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom193.01 VIII.6, 1.9-11 Bakery. With habitation
h. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Rows PPM VIII, 664-686 Lost
1108 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom194.01 VIII.6, 5. So-called domus/villa publica
Habitation or villa publica. Urban. Later public garden
East of entrance room/room 5
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 3.5-4 cm).Traces of a central panel.
Samnite period. End of 3rd to mid-2nd cent. BC
PPM VIII, 695-702; F. Tosti & S. Zanella in Pesando et al. 2008, 97-98; F. Pesando in Pesando et al. 2010b, 149-154; F. Tosti in Pesando et al. 2010b, 154-157
Pesando et al. 2008, fig. 11; Pesando et al. 2010b, figs. 96-97
1109 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom196.01 IX.1, 20.30. Casa di M. Epidius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
h. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC PPM VIII, 916-955 PPM VIII, 929 fig. 28, 932
1110 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom196.02 IX.1, 20.30. Casa di M. Epidius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
i. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
PPM VIII, 916-955 PPM VIII, 931 fig. 33, 933
1111 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom197.01 IX.1, 22.29. Casa di M. Epidius Sabinus
Habitation. Urban
Saggio Iota. US3. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto (antecham-ber) and la-vapesta (bed area)
Ceramic aggregate. Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Antechamber: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Third phase: end of 2nd to first decades of 1st cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 78-79; PPM VIII, 956-1044; Gallo 2010, 57, 60
Gallo 2010, figs. 34-36
1112 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom197.04 IX.1, 22.29. Casa di M. Epidius Sabinus
Habitation. Urban
h. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: meander.Field: grid of lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (quincunx, black centre, set orthogonally).
1st cent. BC PPM VIII, 956-1044 Pernice 1938, Taf. 35.3; PPM VIII, 970-971 figs. 29-30
1113 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom197.05 IX.1, 22.29. Casa di M. Epidius Sabinus
Habitation. Urban
t1. Exedra Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC PPM VIII, 956-1044 PPM VIII, 1027 fig. 127
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1114 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom198.01 IX.2, 15-16. Casa di T. Dentatius Panthera
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of crosslets (Greek cross, set orthogonally) with chevrons and clusters of three tesserae in outmost rows, orthogonal layout
First half of 1st cent. BC
PPM IX, 1-40 PPM IX, 3 fig. 2, 4
1115 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom198.02 IX.2, 15-16. Casa di T. Dentatius Panthera
Habitation. Urban
d. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Second Style phase
PPM IX, 1-40 PPM IX, 14 fig. 23, 17
1116 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom198.03 IX.2, 15-16. Casa di T. Dentatius Panthera
Habitation. Urban
k. Tablinum Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: panel
Threshold towards atrium: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally).Field: semis of white crosslets with chevrons and clusters of three tesserae in outmost rows, orthogonal layout.
1st cent. BC PPM IX, 1-40 PPM VIII, 32 figs. 53-54
1117 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom199.01 IX.2, 17 Habitation. Urban
b. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: rectangles subdivided by diagonals.Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
First Style wall paintings
PPM IX, 41-57 PPM IX, 42 fig. 3
1118 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom200.01 IX.2, 19-21 Habitation. Urban
h Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: row of squares; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, mainly set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period
PPM IX, 82-96 PPM IX, 91 fig. 16
1119 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom201.01 IX.2, 26. Casa di M. Casellinus Marcellus
Habitation. Urban
d. Atrium Coccipesto Tesserae: white Semis of crosslets (Greek cross, set orthogonally)
PPM IX, 106-115 PPM IX, 107 fig. 2
1120 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom201.02 IX.2, 26. Casa di M. Casellinus Marcellus
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae PPM IX, 106-115
1121 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom201.03 IX.2, 26. Casa di M. Casellinus Marcellus
Habitation. Urban
c. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: Meander PPM IX, 106-115
1122 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom202.01 IX.3, 1-2. Fabbrica di prodotti chemici
Habitation. Urban
10. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Fillets. Unknown Republican period
PPM IX, 128-140 PPM IX, 138 fig. 21, 139
1123 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom203.01 IX.3, 15.Casa di Philocalus
Habitation. Urban
p. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM IX, 328-345 PPM IX, 341 fig. 26
1124 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom204.01 IX.4, 5.10.15-16.18. Terme Centrali. House beneath the baths
Habitation. Urban
Saggio T5-2. Ala(?)
Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
2nd cent. BC De Haan & Wallet 2008, 22-23
De Haan & Wallet 2008, figs. 12-13
1125 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom205.01 IX.5, 1-3. Casa di Achille
Habitation. Urban
i Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period
PPM IX, 370-399 PPM IX, 384 fig. 28, 385
1126 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom205.02 IX.5, 1-3. Casa di Achille
Habitation. Urban
k. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: motifs in spandrel (palmette with dolphin on either side)
Threshold: scale pattern.Border: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Border (two rows wide) of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette with dolphin on either side (opus tessellatum) in spandrel
Republican period: 2nd cent. BC
PPM IX, 370-399 Blake 1930, pl. 3.1; PPM IX, 386 fig. 33
1127 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom206.01 IX.5, 9. Casa dei Pigmei
Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae PPM IX, 486-527 PPM IX, 488 fig. 3
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1128 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom206.02 IX.5, 9. Casa dei Pigmei
Habitation. Urban
o Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout.Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a crosslet.Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout.
Republican period
PPM IX, 486-527 PPM IX, 521 fig. 64
Originally a single room with room p. Possible triclinium
1129 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom206.03 IX.5, 9. Casa dei Pigmei
Habitation. Urban
p Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), diagonal layout.Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a crosslet.Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout.
Republican period
PPM IX, 486-527 PPM IX, 524 fig. 71, 526 fig. 75
Originally a single room with room o. Possible triclinium
1130 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom207.01 IX.5, 14-16 Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) Republican period
PPM IX, 600-669 PPM IX, 605 fig. 9
1131 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom207.02 IX.5, 14-16 Habitation. Urban
c. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally) and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, mainly set orthogonally), diagonal layout
Republican period
PPM IX, 600-669 PPM IX, 605 fig. 10
1132 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom208.01 IX.5, 18-21. Casa di Giasone
Habitation. Urban
f. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteInset piecesTiles: central panel
Antechamber: grid of eight-lozenge stars and squares making smaller squares; fill: inset piece.Dining area: Field: grid of squares, composed of four rectangles around a square.
PPM IX, 670-719 PPM IX, 688 figs. 24-25, 689
1133 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom208.02 IX.5, 18-21. Casa di Giasone
Habitation. Urban
p. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally).Dividing band: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square.
PPM IX, 670-719 PPM IX, 715 figs. 61-62
1134 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom209.01 IX.6, 3. Casa di P.F.L
Habitation. Urban
g. Triclinium Cocciopesto Inset pieces: central panel
Rows PPM IX, 736-745
1135 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom209.02 IX.6, 3. Casa di P.F.L
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae.Centre: wheel of fortune/circle with eight radii.
PPM IX, 736-745 PPM IX, 738 fig. 2
1136 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom210.01 IX.6, 4-7 Habitation. Urban
IX.6, 5: 1. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Bands with a spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera, alternating with fields showing a scale pattern
2nd cent. BC PPM IX, 747-764 FIG. 138; Pernice 1938, Taf. 15.1; PPM IX, 749 fig. 2, 750
1137 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom210.02 IX.6, 4-7 Habitation. Urban
IX.6, 5: 2. Atrium
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Two inscriptions in Latin: HELLEN; AVEQUARTILLA DABIS SAUS BIS ORA GRATUS ARCHITEC. S.P. S EGO FELIX MEI
1st cent. BC PPM IX, 747-764, esp. 750
Not visible
1138 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom210.03 IX.6, 4-7 Habitation. Urban
IX.6, 5: c Cocciopesto Tesserae: white “radi filari” 2nd cent. BC PPM IX, 747-764 PPM IX, 756 fig. 14
1139 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom210.04 IX.6, 4-7 Habitation. Urban
IX.6, 5: d. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white “radi filari” 2nd cent. BC PPM IX, 747-764 PPM IX, 758 fig. 19
1140 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom210.05 IX.6, 4-7 Habitation. Urban
IX.6, 5: g. Tablinum
Cocciopesto Meander PPM IX, 747-764 PPM IX, 759 fig. 24
1141 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom211.01 IX.7, 16 Habitation. Urban
a. Cubiculum Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteTiles
Panel: in a square, surrounding a large square tile as centre: thyrsus and marble tile along the diagonals, marble tiles on the medians.Outside at corners: carpet loop.
First half of 1st cent. AD
PPM IX, 782-814 PPM IX, 784 fig. 2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1142 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom212.01 IX.7, 18-19. Casa dello Specchio
Habitation. Urban
a Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of octagons and squares; fill in octagons: square
Probably Imperial period
PPM IX, 815-823 PPM IX, 816 fig. 1
1143 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom212.02 IX.7, 18-19. Casa dello Specchio
Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteCentral panel: opus tessellatum (hexafoil)
Impluvium basin: Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Central panel: square - circle
Republican period
PPM IX, 815-823 PPM IX, 819 fig. 10
1144 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom212.03 IX.7, 18-19. Casa dello Specchio
Habitation. Urban
c. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM IX, 815-823 PPM IX, 820 fig. 12
1145 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom213.02 IX.7, 24-25 Habitation. Urban
a. Shop (originally cubiculum?)
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Republican period
PPM IX, 870-883 PPM IX, 872 fig. 2
1146 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom213.03 IX.7, 24-25 Habitation. Urban
b. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Antechamber: semis of crosslets.Fillet of tesserae.Bed area: no motifs.
Augustan period at the earliest (surface layer containing terra sigillata fragments)
PPM IX, 870-883; Zulini 2011-2012, 643 note 1311
PPM IX, 874 fig. 7
1147 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom213.04 IX.7, 24-25 Habitation. Urban
o. Tablinum Cocciopesto Unknown Republican period
PPM IX, 870-883 PPM IX, 878 fig. 17
1148 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom214.01 IX.8, 3.6.a Casa del Centenario
Habitation. Urban
13. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Red paint Field: semis of tesserae and crosslets, orthogonal layout
Fourth Style phase
PPM IX, 903-1104, esp. 904; Coralini 2001
Coralini 2001, fig. 1 (distribution of floor types)
1149 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom214.02 IX.8, 3.6.a. Casa del Centenario
Habitation. Urban
16. Atrium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Red paint Field: semis of tesserae and crosslets, orthogonal layout
Fourth Style phase. After AD 62
PPM IX, 903-1104, esp. 904; Coralini 2001
Coralini 2001, fig. 1 (distribution of floor types)
1150 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom214.03 IX.8, 3.6.a. Casa del Centenario
Habitation. Urban
40. Cubiculum
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, red, whiteRectangular tesserae
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black or red centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Central panel: square - circle
Third Style phase PPM IX, 903-1104; Coralini 2001
PPM IX, 1028 fig. 243, 1029; Coralini 2001, fig. 1 (distribution of floor types)
1151 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom214.04 IX.8, 3.6.a. Casa del Centenario
Habitation. Urban
41. Triclinium Lavapesta. Lavasigninum
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: black, green, whiteBlack paint
Mat in south: row of rectangles; fill: lozenges.Antechamber: Field: orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares.Threshold towards dining area: alternating squares and rectangles; fill: lozenges.Dining area: Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally) and bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally), orthogonal layout.Mat in north: possible rectangle - lozenge
Third Style phase PPM IX, 903-1104; Coralini 2001
PPM IX, 1035 figs. 256-257; Coralini 2001, figs. 1 (distribution of floor types), 3, 5
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1152 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom214.05 IX.8, 3.6.a. Casa del Centenario
Habitation. Urban
k Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Main field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
PPM IX, 903-1104; Coralini 2001
Blake 1930, pl. 3.2; Pernice 1938, Taf. 12.2; PPM IX, 928 fig. 47; Coralini 2001, figs. 2, 4
1153 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom215.01 IX.9, c. Casa di C. Suplicius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
e. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Centre: pseudo-shield of lozenges? Rectangle.Phallus.
PPM X, 1-62 PPM X, 7 fig. 8
1154 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom216.01 IX.9, d Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteTiles and inset pieces: impluvium basin
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre).Impluvium rim: grid of lozenges.
PPM X, 63-92 PPM X, 67 fig. 6
1155 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom216.02 IX.9, d Habitation. Urban
l. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthgonally), orthogonal layout
PPM X, 63-92 PPM X, 84 fig. 28
1156 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom217.01 IX.12, 6. Bottega di Crescens
Bakery Triclinium Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Field: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: tessera
Varone 1996, 688-689
Varone 1996, fig. 12
1157 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.01 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
2. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Scale pattern.Threshold towards atrium: grid of lozenges (lengthwise).
First Style phase PPM X, 183-356; Pisapia 2013, 434
PPM X, 185, 186-187 figs. 2a-b; Pisapia 2013, fig. 9
1158 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.02 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
E. Passage Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Threshold towards atrium O: double latchkey meander.
PPM X, 183-356; Pisapia 2013, 435
PPM X, 197 fig. 14; Pisapia 2013, fig. 14
1159 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.03 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
O. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteTiles and inset pieces: impluvium basinPebble mosaic: field
Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Impluvium basin: tiles and inset pieces.
First phase PPM X, 183-356; Pisapia 2013, 434
PPM X, 198-199 figs. 17-19
1160 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.04 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
M. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Central panel: unindentifiable
PPM X, 183-356 PPM X, 203 fig. 24
1161 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.05 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
A’ Cocciopesto Tesserae: white In a rectangle, surrounding a radial pattern:a semicircle with two spindle-shaped petals on each long side and quartercircles in the corners, also with two petal-like shapes along the curved sides; the central circle contains a row of semicircles along the outer edge and eight radii around a small inner circle
Probably beginning of Imperial period
PPM X, 183-356; Auricchio 2001, 135
FIG. 139; PPM X, 237 fig. 82; Auricchio 2001, p. 270
1162 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.06 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
BB Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: rows of back-to-back semicircles.Field: grid of lozenges with a 90° rotation.
PPM X, 183-356; Auricchio 2001, 136
FIG. 139; PPM X, 245, 247 fig. 97; Auricchio 2001, p. 270
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1163 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.07 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
FF. Antechamber
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
First threshold (peristyle): enlarged spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (black centre).Second threshold (room II), tripartite: two upright small rectangles on either side; the central rectangle shows a lozenge with a square.Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout.
Republican period
PPM X, 183-356 PPM X, 273 fig. 142, 298 fig. 179
1164 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.08 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
GG Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout
PPM X, 183-356 PPM X, 281 fig. 157
1165 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.09 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
II. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Border on two sides: semis of white and black tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Main field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Central panel: grid of circles (nine); fill in the central circle (the only complete circle): concave poised square, black tessera at intersections
PPM X, 183-356 PPM X, 298 fig. 179
1166 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.10 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
N. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium basin: square - central circle with knots; quartercircle in corner
Republican period
PPM X, 183-356 PPM X, 338 fig. 238
1167 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.11 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
S. Tablinum in the original phase
Cocciopesto Tesserae: red (eye of dolphins), whiteOpus tessellatum: motif in spandrel (dolphins)
Outer border: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Inner border: scale pattern; fill: tessera. Border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette with dolphin (opus tessellatum) on either side in spandrel
End of 3rd cent. BC
PPM X, 183-356; Pisapia 2013, 435
PPM X, 342 fig. 245; Pisapia 2013, figs. 16-17
1168 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom218.12 IX.13, 1-3. Casa di C. Julius Polybius
Habitation. Urban
Z Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of circles Imperial period? PPM X, 183-356 PPM X, 348 fig. 256
1169 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom219.01 IX.14, 2.4. Casa di Obellius Firmus/del Conte di Torino
Habitation. Urban
H. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
PPM X, 361-500 PPM X, 387 fig. 42
1170 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom219.02 IX.14, 2.4. Casa di Obellius Firmus/del Conte di Torino
Habitation. Urban
12. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, different positioning), orthogonal layout. Central panel: square - circle - hexafoil; fill: bichrome crosslets (black centre)
PPM X, 361-500; Rizzo, B. 2007, 113 no. 72
Pernice 1938, Taf. 26.2; PPM X, 435 fig. 128; Rizzo, B. 2007, fig. 85
1171 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom219.03 IX.14, 2.4. Casa di Obellius Firmus/del Conte di Torino
Habitation. Urban
15. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
PPM X, 361-500 PPM X, 451 fig. 155
1172 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom219.06 IX.14, 2.4. Casa di Obellius Firmus/del Conte di Torino
Habitation. Urban
31. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges PPM X, 361-500 Pernice 1938, Taf. 26.1; PPM X, 486 fig. 213, 487, 491 fig. 224
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1173 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom220.01 IX.14, c Habitation. Urban
5. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges PPM X, 501-517 PPM X, 510 fig. 15, 511, 513, 514 fig. 21
1174 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom5.04 I.6, 2.4.16. Casa del Criptoportico, Casa del Sacello Iliaco
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 4: g. Corridor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of lozenges First Style phase. 2nd cent. BC
PPM I, 193-195, 280-329; Pesando 1997, 38
PPM I, 307 fig. 46
1175 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom81.02 VI.5, 5-6.21. Casa e Protocasa del Granduca Michele
Habitation. Urban
Protocasa del Granduca Michele: 9a. US 99. Reception room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 3.5 cm)
Mid-2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
D. D’Auria in Coarelli et al. 2005, 176-180; D. D’Auria in Pesando et al. 2008, 104-106; D’Auria 2010; Pesando 2010b, 249; D’Auria 2011b, 451; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 65
Coarelli et al. 2005, fig. 15; D’Auria 2010, fig. 23; Pesando 2010b, figs. 8-9
1176 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom53.02 V.1, 18.11-12. Casa degli Epigrammi Greci
Habitation. Urban
m. Triclinium Signinum Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Threshold: three lozenges, large one at centre and smaller ones on either side; fill: crosslet.Dividing band: grid of lozenges.Dining area: Central panel: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: crosslet
Around 40 BC Staub Gierow 2005, 146, 148
Staub 2005, 387 (poster); Staub Gierow 2005, fig. 3
1177 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom53.03 V.1, 18.11-12. Casa degli Epigrammi Greci
Habitation. Urban
f Tesserae (irregular, rectangular): polychromeTile
Central panel: concentric squares - concentric circles, tile as centre
Presuhn 1882, Abtheilung II, 4
Presuhn 1882, Abtheilung, Taf. III
1178 Italy Campania Pozzuoli (Puteoli)
Poz1.01 Rione Terra. Sedile dei Nobili
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Central panel: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; triangle in spandrel
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Proietti 1997, 568; Proietti 2006, 519; Vassal 2006, 170 (no. 336)
Proietti 1997, figs. 4-5
1179 Italy Campania Pozzuoli (Puteoli)
Poz2.01 Rione Terra. Palazzo Russo
Habitation. Urban
3 Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteRectangular tesserae: border (“a zampe di gallina”), field
Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: scattering of rectangular tesserae and pairs of tesserae.
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Proietti 1997, 567; Proietti 2006, 519
Proietti 1997, figs. 2-3; Proietti 2006, fig. 2
1180 Italy Campania Pozzuoli (Puteoli)
Poz2.02 Rione Terra. Palazzo Russo
Habitation. Urban
4 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Proietti 1997, 567; Proietti 2006, 519
Proietti 1997, figs. 2-3; Proietti 2006, fig. 2
1181 Italy Campania Pozzuoli (Puteoli)
Poz3.01 Rione Terra Hypogeum Lararium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, green, whiteLozenge-shaped inset pieces, tesserae, rectangular tesserae: central panel
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Proietti 2006, 520-522
Proietti 2006, fig. 3
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1182 Italy Campania Pozzuoli (Puteoli)
Poz3.02 Rione Terra Hypogeum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Inscription in Latin: [---]MIA PR[---] End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Proietti 2006, 521-522
Proietti 2006, fig. 5
1183 Italy Campania Raviscania Ravi1.01 Località Santo Stefano-Quattro Venti. Fragments not in situ
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae.Grid of lozenges.
1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Miele 1997, 61-63
1184 Italy Campania Salerno (Salernum)
Sal1.01 Località San Leonardo
Habitation. Villa
b. Reception room
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout (distance: 6 cm)
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Romito 1991, 23; Iannelli, M.A. & Traini 2008, 209-212
Iannelli, M.A. & Traini 2008, fig. 2
1185 Italy Campania Salerno (Salernum)
Sal2.01 Località Mercatello
Habitation. Villa
a. Reception room
“…signino bianco”
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout (distance: 4 cm)
Imperial period Iannelli, M.A. & Traini 2008, 212-213
Iannelli, M.A. & Traini 2008, figs. 3-4
1186 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap1.01 Below Domus A (rooms V-VI) in Via Madonna delle Grazie. Proprietà Piccolo
Triclinium Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum (irregular, terracorra and limestone): border of central panel, central panel
Central field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8 cm)
End of 4th to beginning of 3rd cent. BC
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, 78-79; Sampaolo 1997, 599-600
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, figs. 2, 5; Sampaolo 1997, figs. 13-14
1187 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap2.01 Via Madonna delle Grazie. Proprietà Piccolo. Domus A
Habitation. Urban
I. Atrium. Third floor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 9 cm) Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, 79-81; Sampaolo 1997
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, fig. 2; Sampaolo 1997, fig. 1
1188 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap2.02 Via Madonna delle Grazie. Proprietà Piccolo. Domus A
Habitation. Urban
I. Atrium. Fourth floor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 15 cm) Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, 79-81; Sampaolo 1997
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, fig. 2; Sampaolo 1997, fig. 1
1189 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap2.03 Via Madonna delle Grazie. Proprietà Piccolo. Domus A
Habitation. Urban
III Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Probably first decades of 1st cent. AD
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, 79-81; Sampaolo 1997
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, fig. 2; Sampaolo 1997, fig. 1
1190 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap2.04 Via Madonna delle Grazie. Proprietà Piccolo. Domus A
Habitation. Urban
IV. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons; fill: white crosslet
Probably first decades of 1st cent. AD
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, 79-81; Sampaolo 1997
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, fig. 2; Sampaolo 1997, figs. 1, 3
1191 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap2.05 Via Madonna delle Grazie. Proprietà Piccolo. Domus A
Habitation. Urban
IX. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons; fill: crosslet
Probably first decades of 1st cent. AD
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, 79-81; Sampaolo 1997
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, fig. 2; Sampaolo 1997, figs. 1, 3
1192 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap3.01 Via Madonna delle Grazie. Proprietà Piccolo. Domus B
Habitation. Urban
Eastern Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 20 cm)
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, 79-80; Sampaolo 1997, 595
Ciaccia & Sampaolo 1996, fig. 1; Sampaolo 1997, fig. 1
1193 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap4.01 Via E. Ricciardi Habitation. Urban
α Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Unidentifiable Mid-1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
De Franciscis 1956, 67-71
De Franciscis 1956, fig. 4
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1194 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap4.02 Via E. Ricciardi Habitation β Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Meander Mid-1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
De Franciscis 1956, 67-71
De Franciscis 1956, fig. 4
1195 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap4.03 Via E. Ricciardi Habitation δ Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: Meander. Main field: square - circular border with meander - pseudo-shield of lozenges; semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) in corner, orthogonal layout
Mid-1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
De Franciscis 1956, 67-71; Vassal 2006, 174-175 (no. 360)
De Franciscis 1956, figs. 4-5
1196 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap4.04 Via E. Ricciardi Habitation η Signino Tesserae: black, white
Grid of bands, forming four oblong panels: bands with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a crosslet; two panels with grid of lozenges and two with scale pattern
Mid-1st cent. BC to beginning of 1st cent. AD
De Franciscis 1956, 67-71; Vassal 2006, 175 (no. 361)
FIG. 140; De Franciscis 1956, fig. 6
1197 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap5.01 Proprietà Contemporanea Costruzioni
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares. Main field: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; volute in corner
Late Republican to Imperial period
Sampaolo 2005, 673-674
Sampaolo 2005, pl. LXXXI, 1
1198 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap6.01 North of the Corso Umberto I. Casa di P. Confuleius Sabbio
Habitation. Urban. With fullery and shop
A. Fullery-shop
Battuto rosso. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Southern field: grid of lozenges.Dividing band: row of circles with vertical pairs of opposed darts; fill: elongated bichrome crosslet (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally).Northern field: Border: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally) with chevrons in outmost row, orthogonal layout. Central field: square - circle - circular meander - concentric circles - turning wheel as central motif; floral motifs in spandrel.
First half of 1st cent. BC
Pagano & Rougetet 1987; Busana 2003, 513-514
FIGS. 141-143; Pagano & Rougetet 1987, figs. 1, 6-7
1199 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap6.02 North of the Corso Umberto I. Casa di P. Confuleius Sabbio
Habitation. Urban. With fullery and shop
B. Shop Battuto rosso. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre).Mat at entrance: Inscription in Latin: RECTE OMNIA VELIM SINT NOBIS.Southern field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslet.Mid-field: Inscription in Latin: P CONFVLEIVS P M L SABBIO SAGARIVS DOMVM HANC AB SOLO VSQVE AD SVMMVM FECIT ARCITECTO T SAFINIO T F FAL POLLIONE.Band: foliate scroll with hedera and volute. Northern field: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet. Central field: square - circles - grid of intersecting circles making central hexafoil and trefoils; semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) in spandrel, orthogonal layout.
First half of 1st cent. BC
Pagano & Rougetet 1987; Brem 2000, 151, 152-153; Busana 2003, 513-514
FIGS. 141, 144-145; Pagano & Rougetet 1987, figs. 1, 8-9
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1200 Italy Campania Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Capua)
SMCap7.01 Proprietà Melorio. Corso Garibaldi 95A
Habitation. Urban
Signino Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges; fill: tessera.Grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and tilted squares, fill: square with bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), elongated cross.
Early Augustan period?
De Franciscis 1952, 301-302
De Franciscis 1952, fig. 1
1201 Italy Campania Sapri Sap1.01 Località San Croce
Habitation. Villa. Seaside
Peristyle Porticoes: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Intercolumniations: foliate scrolls; unidentifiable; grid of hexagons and lozenges with horizontal and vertical lines, creating intersecting irregular hexagons; grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons; grid of octagons (quartered by orthogonal cross) and poised squares; row of recumbent and upright lozenges and poised squares; row of squares, the squares formed by four rectangles around a square; fill: poised square.
50-40 BC. Caesarian period
M. Gualtieri & H. Fracchia in Roccagloriosa II 2001, 139-140, 139 note 24
Roccagloriosa II 2001, fig. 110
We are grateful to Maurizio Gualtieri for allowing us to consult an updated plan of the villa in order to identify the motifs.
1202 Italy Campania Sinuessa Sin1.01 South of the city wall
Habitation. Suburban villa?
Cryptoporti-cus?
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Not described Probably late Republican period
Pagano 1990, 24-25
1203 Italy Campania Sinuessa Sin2.01 South of the city wall. Località Perticale. F. 223. Saggio I
Habitation. Suburban-urban
Entrance room
Cocciopesto Scale pattern Probably end of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC. 2nd cent. BC.
Gasperetti & Crimaco 1993, 26-28
Gasperetti & Crimaco 1993, fig. 5
1204 Italy Campania Sinuessa Sin2.02 South of the city wall. Località Perticale. F. 223. Saggio I
Habitation. Suburban-urban
East of the entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space with a square. Main field: grid of lozenges
Probably end of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC. 2nd cent. BC.
Gasperetti & Crimaco 1993, 26-28
Gasperetti & Crimaco 1993, fig. 5
1205 Italy Campania Terzigno Terz1.01 Località Boccia di Mauro. Cava Ranieri. Villa 6
Habitation. Rural. Villa
8. Portico Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout. Intercolumniations: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections
Towards the mid-1st cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Cicirelli 2000, 269-270; Cicirelli 2003, 214-219; Vassal 2006, 141 (no. 182, Boccia di Mauro)
Cicirelli 2000, figs. 3-4
1206 Italy Campania Terzigno Terz1.02 Località Boccia di Mauro. Cava Ranieri. Villa 6
Habitation. Rural. Villa
North-east of the portico
Battuto di cocciopesto misto a lavapesta
Mixed aggregate: ceramic, stone (lava)
Tesserae: blackInset piecesOpus tessellatum: panelOpus sectile: panel
Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with an inset piece
Towards the mid-1st cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Cicirelli 2000, 269-271; Cicirelli 2003, 214-219; Vassal 2006, 141, (no. 181, Boccia di Mauro)
Cicirelli 2000, figs. 3-4
1207 Italy Campania Terzigno Terz1.03 Località Boccia di Mauro. Cava Ranieri. Villa 6
Habitation. Rural. Villa
West of the portico
Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a crosslet
Towards the mid-1st cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Cicirelli 2000, 269-271; Cicirelli 2003, 214-219
Cicirelli 2000, fig. 3
1208 Italy Campania Terzigno Terz1.04 Località Boccia di Mauro. Cava Ranieri. Villa 6
Habitation. Rural. Villa
12 Battuto di lavapesta
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white (2 x 2 cm)
Mat: scattering of tesserae.Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 10 cm).
Towards the mid-1st cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Cicirelli 2000, 269, 271; Cicirelli 2003, 214-219; Vassal 2006, 141 (no. 183, Boccia di Mauro)
Cicirelli 1997, fig. 2; Cicirelli 2000, fig. 5
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1209 Italy Campania Terzigno Terz1.05 Località Boccia di Mauro. Cava Ranieri. Villa 6
Habitation. Rural. Villa
14. Atrium. Later passage room
Battuto di scaglie di calcare bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black (2 x 2 cm)
Semis of tesserae Towards the mid-1st cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Cicirelli 2000, 269, 271-272; Cicirelli 2003, 214-219
1210 Italy Campania Terzigno Terz1.06 Località Boccia di Mauro. Cava Ranieri. Villa 6
Habitation. Rural. Villa
21. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Eastern portico: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout. Intercolumniations: double rows.
Towards the mid-1st cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Cicirelli 2000; Cicirelli 2003, 214-219; Cicirelli 2011, 178
Cicirelli 2011, fig. 4
1211 Italy Campania Terzigno Terz1.07 Località Boccia di Mauro. Cava Ranieri. Villa 6
Habitation. Rural. Villa
20 Battuto di cocciopesto misto a lavapesta
Mixed aggregate: ceramic, stone (lava)
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square
Towards the mid-1st cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Cicirelli 2000; Cicirelli 2003, 214-219
1212 Italy Campania Torre Annunziata
TorA1.01 Villa A/Villa di Poppaea di Oplontis
Habitation. Villa
4 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (different positioning), orthogonal layout
Pisapia 1997; Vassal 2006, 165 (no. 310, Oplontis)
Pisapia 1997, fig. 12
1213 Italy Campania Torre del Greco
TorG1.01 Contrada Sora Habitation. Villa
7 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally). Main field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Second quarter of 1st cent. BC
Pagano 1991, 163-167
Pagano 1991, figs. 12, 14-15
1214 Italy Campania Velia Veli1.01 Vallone del Frittolo
Baths D/e. Caldarium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border of main field, main field, central panelGeometric-shaped terracotta tiles
Outer border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 3 cm)
Around the mid-3rd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
Johannowsky 1982, 243, 246; Gangemi 1987, 87-88; Johannowsky 1997, 583-584; Greco, G. & Di Nicuolo 2013, 119-124
Gangemi 1987, fig. 50; Johannowsky 1997, fig. 9; Greco, G. & Di Nicuolo 2013, fig. 9
1215 Italy Apulia Ascoli Satriano (Ausculum)
Asc1.01 Piazza Plebiscito. Convento di S. Potito. Domus dei mosaici
Habitation. Urban
A. Atrium Cocciopesto TesseraeOpus tessellatum: central panel
Semis of crosslets First half of 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Mazzei, M. 1992; Mazzei, M. 1994, 88-92
1216 Italy Apulia Ascoli Satriano (Ausculum)
Asc1.02 Piazza Plebiscito. Convento di S. Potito. Domus dei mosaici
Habitation. Urban
D Cocciopesto (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Entrance zone: grid of lozenges.Band: row of intersecting octagons forming squares and irregular oblong hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslet (large white tessera as centre).
First half of 1st cent. AD (no dating evidence)
Mazzei, M. 1992; Mazzei, M. 1994, 88-92
Mazzei, M. 1992, tav. LXXIX,2; Mazzei, M. 1994, fig. 18
1217 Italy Apulia Brindisi (Brundisium)
Brin1.01 Via Casimiro Habitation. Urban
Pavimento E. Triclinium
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white.Inset pieces, vitreous paste and sectioned shells with vitreous paste: central panel
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Terminus ante quem of the 1st cent. BC?
Giannotta et al. s.a.; Cocchiaro et al. 2004, 822, 831-832
FIGS. 147-149; Giannotta et al. s.a., pl. 47
Personal communication with Maria Teresa Giannotta
1218 Italy Apulia Brindisi (Brundisium)
Brin2.01 Area di San Pietro degli Schiavoni
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. to beginning of 1st cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Cocchiaro et al. 2004, 823-825, 831-832
Cocchiaro et al. 2004, fig. 4
Lost
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1219 Italy Apulia Canosa di Puglia (Canusium)
Can1.01 Below the Temple of Giove Toro
Habitation. Urban
3 Signino Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout; row of squares on either side; fill in square: crosslet
Tiberian coin found below the floor of a room located next to room 1
Cassano, R. 1992, 703
Cassano, R. 1992, p. 702
Motifs are not described in detail
1220 Italy Apulia Canosa di Puglia (Canusium)
Can2.01 Via Federico II – Via N. Amore
Habitation. Urban
Signino Tesserae: black Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Late Republican period
Corrente 1999, 61 Corrente 1999, fig. 13
1221 Italy Apulia Canosa di Puglia (Canusium)
Can3.01 Via Manara Habitation. Urban
Signino Crosslets Late Republican period?
Corrente 1997, 50 Motifs are not described in detail
1222 Italy Apulia Canosa di Puglia (Canusium)
Can3.02 Via Manara Habitation. Urban
Signino Crosslets Late Republican period?
Corrente 1997, 50 Motifs are not described in detail
1223 Italy Apulia Canosa di Puglia (Canusium)
Can3.03 Via Manara Habitation. Urban
Signino Crosslets Late Republican period?
Corrente 1997, 50 Motifs are not described in detail
1224 Italy Apulia Canosa di Puglia (Canusium)
Can4.01 Via Colletta. Domus dell’ex cinema Cristallo
Habitation. Urban
Triclinium Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border, panel
Antechamber: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout
End of Republican period to 1st cent. AD
Cassano, M.R. et al. 2008, 85-86; Corrente et al. 2010, 532-535
Cassano, M.R. et al. 2008, fig. 2; Corrente et al. 2010, figs. 3-4
Panel contemporary with the rest of the floor
1225 Italy Apulia Minervino Murge
Min1.01 Loc. Lamalunga Habitation. Villa
C1. Triclinium Signinum Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae.Near centre: intersecting circles.
Augustan period Corrente 1991 Corrente 1991, tav. LXI.1
The design is not visible in the photograph
1226 Italy Apulia Ordona (Herdonia)
Ord1.01 Northern part. Close to the city wall
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Fillet Augustan period Mertens 1979, 26-27; Mertens 1995, 221
Mertens 1979, pl. XIIIb
1227 Italy Apulia Ordona (Herdonia)
Ord2.01 Domus B. Area of the so-called palaestra
Habitation. Urban
33 Cocciopesto (rossiccio). Opus signinum. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Central field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill in hexagons (apart from the outer ones on three sides): bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally)
First half of 1st cent. AD
Mertens 1995, 221; Hilgert 2000
Hilgert 2000, figs. 133-135, 285
1228 Italy Apulia Ordona (Herdonia)
Ord2.02 Domus B. Area of the so-called palaestra
Habitation. Urban
39 Cocciopesto (giallognolo). Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: main fieldRed paint
Border: row of squares, diagonal layout; fill: white crosslet (quincunx, set diagonally)
Second half of 1st cent. AD
Mertens 1995, 221; Hilgert 2000
Hilgert 2000, figs. 137-138, 288
The motif is described as a “reticolo di rombi”, but judging from the photographs they look like squares
1229 Italy Apulia Ordona (Herdonia)
Ord2.03 Domus B. Area of the so-called palaestra
Habitation. Urban
40 Cocciopesto (giallognolo). Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges; fill: black crosslet Second half of 1st cent. AD
Mertens 1995, 221; Hilgert 2000
Hilgert 2000, figs. 140, 287
1230 Italy Apulia Ordona (Herdonia)
Ord2.04 Domus B. Area of the so-called palaestra
Habitation. Urban
44 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Unidentifiable, but there seems to be curvilinear forms and lozenges
Mertens 1995, 221; Hilgert 2000
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1231 Italy Apulia Ordona (Herdonia)
Ord3.01 Central hill Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signino (rossiccio)
Tesserae: black, white
Northern field: grid of hexagons (honeycomb); fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally). Dividing band with different geometric forms: black concave square with bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), concave poised square with bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set diagonally), hexafoil within black circle, foils in alternating colours, diagonal cross.Southern field: grid of squares, diagonal layout, fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally).
Mertens 1971, 22; Mertens 1995, 222-224; Hilgert 2000, 117-119
Mertens 1971, figs. 7-8, pl. XVIa; Mertens 1995, figs. 222-223; Hilgert 2000, fig. 136
1232 Italy Apulia Posta Crusta PosC1.01 Loc. Posta Crusta Habitation. Rural. Villa
7 Signino Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Crosslets (“rosette”) 2nd to first half of 1st cent. BC
De Boe 1975; G. Volpe in Volpe & Mertens 1995, 312-313
1233 Italy Apulia Posta Crusta PosC1.02 Loc. Posta Crusta Habitation. Rural. Villa
8. Triclinium Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: frame, dividing band
Antechamber, tripartite: Central panel: inset pieces. Side panels: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Dining area: semis of white crosslets (Greek cross), orthogonal layout; large inset pieces surround the border of the central panel. Border of central panel: unindentifiable motif.
2nd to first half of 1st cent. BC
De Boe 1975; G. Volpe in Volpe & Mertens 1995, 312-313
De Boe 1975, fig. 28; G. Volpe in Volpe & Mertens 1995, fig. 324
The panel in the northern field is lacking. The floor is decora-ted with “…ro-sette, quadrati, esagonali…”
1234 Italy Apulia Salpi (Salapia) Salp1.01 Loc. S. Vito. Lago di Salpi
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Area C. Peristyle
Unknown Marin 1964; Volpe 1990, 174-181; Mazzei, M. 2004, 109-111
1235 Italy Apulia Taranto (Tarentum)
Tar1.01 Via Cavallotti. Proprietà D’Ayala Valva
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Border/field: crosslets. Central field: semis of tesserae (only described)
Masiello 2008, 120 and note 27
1236 Italy Basilicata Brienza Bri1.01 Località Braide S. Maria
Habitation. Rural. Villa
North side of building
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: meander. Central field: grid of lozenges
Period of Sulla (finds)
Capano 1989, 7, 13 note 6 (relazione scientifica); Capano 1990, 103
The “pavimenti” decorate the rooms (five?) along the north side of the buil-ding. The num-ber of floors in relation to the number of ro-oms is not clear
1237 Italy Basilicata Brienza Bri1.02 Località Braide S. Maria
Habitation. Rural. Villa
North side of building
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: meander. Central field: grid of lozenges
Period of Sulla (finds)
Capano 1989, 7, 13 note 6 (relazione scientifica); Capano 1990, 103
The “pavimenti” decorate the rooms (five?) on the north side of the building. The number of floors in relation to number of rooms is not clear
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1238 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc4.04 III, 4-12. Casa del Tramezzo di legno
Habitation. Urban
5. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout First Style phase Ercolano 2014, no. 138a, 166-167
Ercolano 2014, tav. III and fig. 7
1239 Italy Basilicata Civita di Tricarico
CivT1.01 Quartier de la maison du monolithe
Banqueting hall
Dining-room. Public
Béton tuileau. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: band, central panel of central field
Central field, tripartite: Side panels: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout
Terminus post quem of 250-240/225 BC. Abandoned end of 3rd cent BC/during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) or immediately thereafter
de Cazanove 1995, 521-522; de Cazanove 1996; de Cazanove 2001, 181-182; Vassal 2006, 146 (nos. 208-209); de Cazanove 2008, 279-285
FIGS. 151-152; de Cazanove 1996, figs. 5-6; de Cazanove 2008, figs. 245-248
1240 Italy Basilicata Grumento Nova (Grumentum)
Gru1.01 Between the decumanus and baths. Domus dell’emblema con torri
Habitation. Urban
36 Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of white crosslets (Greek cross, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Early 1st cent. BC
Thaler & Zschätzsch 2004, 261; Zschätzsch 2006, 10, 17
Zschätzsch 2006, Abb. 2
1241 Italy Basilicata Grumento Nova (Grumentum)
Gru2.01 North-western part of the forum. Beneath circular building
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Border: “…fasce parallele di tessere”. Main field: crosslets
Second half of 1st cent. BC (ceramic evidence)
Bottini 1996, 637-638
The number of floors showing motifs is unknown
1242 Italy Basilicata Termitito Term1.01 Località Termitito. Near Scanzano Jonico
Habitation. Rural. Villa
2. Triclinium Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges End of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC
Giannotta & Quarta 2001; Giardino 2001; Vassal 2006, 179 (no. 384); Stigliano & Colangelo 2014
Giardino 2001, fig. 4
1243 Italy Basilicata Termitito Term1.02 Località Termitito. Near Scanzano Jonico
Habitation. Rural. Villa
9. Summer triclinium
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: grid of lozenges Later phase Giannotta & Quarta 2001; Giardino 2001; Stigliano & Colangelo 2014
1244 Italy Basilicata Termitito Term1.03 Località Termitito. Near Scanzano Jonico
Habitation. Rural. Villa rustica
10. Triclinium Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Giannotta & Quarta 2001; Giardino 2001; Stigliano & Colangelo 2014
1245 Italy Basilicata Termitito Term1.04 Località Termitito. Near Scanzano Jonico
Habitation. Rural. Villa
36. Triclinium Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Later phase Giannotta & Quarta 2001; Giardino 2001; Stigliano & Colangelo 2014
1246 Italy Basilicata Termitito Term1.05 Località Termitito. Near Scanzano Jonico
Habitation. Rural. Villa
34. Tablinum Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (quincunx, black centre, set diagonally).Field: grid of lozenges, made from double fillets.
Later phase Giannotta & Quarta 2001; Giardino 2001; Vassal 2006, 179 (no. 385); Stigliano & Colangelo 2014
Giannotta & Quarta 2001, figs. 2-3; Giardino 2001, figs. 5-7; Stigliano & Colangelo 2014, fig. 4
1247 Italy Basilicata Termitito Term1.06 Località Termitito. Near Scanzano Jonico
Habitation. Rural. Villa
14. Bathroom Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Fillet Giannotta & Quarta 2001; Giardino 2001; Stigliano & Colangelo 2014
Giardino 2001, fig. 10
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1248 Italy Basilicata Termitito Term1.07 Località Termitito. Near Scanzano Jonico
Habitation. Rural. Villa
5. Fragments not in situ
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Original phase: end of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC
Giannotta & Quarta 2001; Giardino 2001; Vassal 2006, 179 (no. 386); Stigliano & Colangelo 2014
Giannotta & Quarta 2001, fig. 7; Giardino 2001, fig. 8
1249 Italy Basilicata Venosa (Venusia)
Veno1.01 Area of the Chiesa di S. Rocco
Habitation. Urban
B. Ala Signino Tesserae: white Border: swastika-meander. Main field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC Salvatore 1989, 124-126; Marchi et al. 1990, 14; Marchi 1997, 37-38; Salvatore 1999, 612
Salvatore 1989, fig. 13; Marchi 1997, fig. 51
1250 Italy Basilicata Venosa (Venusia)
Veno1.02 Area of the Chiesa di S. Rocco
Habitation. Urban
C. Ala Signino Tesserae: white Border: swastika-meander. Main field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC Salvatore 1989, 124-126; Marchi et al. 1990, 14; Marchi 1997, 37-38; Salvatore 1999, 612
Salvatore 1989, fig. 13; Marchi 1997, fig. 51
1251 Italy Calabria Amendolara Ame1.01 Località Camodeca
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: meander. Main field: grid of lozenges Probably Republican period
Accardo 2000, 131 (no. 75); Malacrino 2011, 221
1252 Italy Calabria Caulonia Cau1.01 Area between the Strada Nazionale and the railway. Loc. Castellone. La Casa del Drago
Habitation. Urban
C. Dining-room
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, green, red, whiteOpus tessella-tum: border of central fieldRed paint
Mat: unidentifiable.Couch area: scattered tesserae. Central field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8 cm).
Mid-3rd cent. BC Iannelli, M.T. & Rizzi 1985, 295-296, 304; Pisapia 1987, 9-10; Pisapia 1994, 71-72; Falcone 2003, 308-309; Vassal 2006, 145 (no. 204)
FIG. 154; Pisapia 1987, fig. 1
1253 Italy Calabria Caulonia Cau1.02 Area between the Strada Nazionale and the railway. Loc. Castellone. La Casa del Drago
Habitation. Urban
D. Courtyard Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Field: semis of tesserae with alternating white and black tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: ca. 10 cm)
Mid-3rd cent. BC Iannelli, M.T. & Rizzi 1985, 295-296, 304; Pisapia 1987, 9-10; Pisapia 1994, 71-72; Falcone 2003, 308-309; Vassal 2006, 145 (no. 205)
FIG. 154; Pisapia 1987, fig. 1
1254 Italy Calabria Copia Thurii Cop1.01 Insula del teatro. North-east corner. Parco del Cavallo
Habitation. Urban
9 Cementizio. Cocciopisto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Northern field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout.Southern field: square - circle - poised square with semis of crosslets; palmette in spandrel.
Second half of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC. Late Republican period (stylistic criteria)
Guzzo et al. 1974, 161-162; Giardino 2001, 213; Vassal 2006, 147 (no. 213); Malacrino 2011, 218-219
Guzzo et al. 1974, fig. 155; Giardino 2001, fig. 9; Malacrino 2011, figs. 9-10
1255 Italy Calabria Copia Thurii Cop1.02 Insula del teatro. North-east corner. Parco del Cavallo
Habitation. Urban
Cubiculum Cementizio Tesserae: white Antechamber: semis of white crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Dividing band: meander.Bed area: grid of lozenges.
Second half of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC. Late Republican period (stylistic criteria)
Guzzo et al. 1974, 161-162; Giardino 2001, 213; Malacrino 2011, 218-219
Malacrino 2011, fig. 11
1256 Italy Calabria Copia Thurii Cop1.03 Insula del teatro Habitation. Urban
Cementizio Tesserae: whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: field
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Second half of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC. Late Republican period
Malacrino 2011, 217
Malacrino 2011, figs. 6-8
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1257 Italy Calabria Corigliano Cor1.01 Località Plainetta Habitation. Rural. Villa
9 Battuto di calce
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Grid of squares, diagonal layout 2nd-1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Galli 1929a, 105-106; Accardo 2000, 128 (no. 65)
Galli 1929a, fig. 86; Accardo 2000, fig. 69
1258 Italy Calabria Crotone (Croton)
Cro1.01 Capo Colonna. Heraion
Baths 5 Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: pseudo-shield of lozenges Perhaps first quarter of 1st cent. BC (first phase of the building)
Ruga 2006, 79; Malacrino 2011, 221
Ruga 2006, figs. 84-85; Malacrino 2011, fig. 12
1259 Italy Calabria Crotone (Croton)
Cro2.01 Capo Colonna. Heraion
Habitation. Urban
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Malacrino 2011, 221
1260 Italy Calabria Crotone (Croton)
Cro2.02 Capo Colonna. Heraion
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio Grid of lozenges Malacrino 2011, 221
1261 Italy Calabria Crotone (Croton)
Cro3.01 Capo Cimiti Habitation. Villa marittima
Cementizio Semis of crosslets Malacrino 2011, 220-221
1262 Italy Calabria Laino Borgo Lai1.01 Località Santa Gada
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border on two sides: scale pattern (double row). Border of central panel: spaced-swastika mean-der, each space containing a square with a tes-sera. Central panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges with eight-pointed star as centre and divided into eight equal sections; flower with volutes in spandrel; on two facing sides between flowers: pair of dolphins with flower in between
Hellenistic period. 2nd cent. BC at the earliest
Galli 1929b, 163-166; Colicelli 1995, 55, no. 1; Accardo 2000, 148-149 (no. 106); Malacrino 2011, 221
FIG. 155; Galli 1929b, fig. 6; Accardo 2000, fig. 80; Malacrino 2011, fig. 14
Lost
1263 Italy Calabria Strongoli (Petelia)
Stro1.01 Cimitero Vecchio Habitation. Urban
Cementizio Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Inscription in Greek: ΣΕΚΟΝΔΙΩΝ ΕΠ(ΟΙΕΣΗΝ)
1st cent. BC Lattanzi 2001, 990; Malacrino 2011, 221
Lattanzi 2001, tav. XLIII.2; Malacrino 2011, fig. 13
1264 Italy Calabria Reggio Calabria (Rhegium Julium)
RegC1.01 Between Via Fortino, Via Torrione and Via Giulia
Tesserae: black, white
Bichrome crosslets (white centre) Mastelloni 2004, 421 and note 16
1265 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri1.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula I. Casa IA/del grande peristilio/«Casa Greca»-Casa IB1/Casa dell’atrio tetrastilo-Casa IB2/Casa del piccolo peristilio
Habitation. Urban
Casa IA: peristyle
Signino Tesserae: white South portico: grid of lozenges.West portico: grid of lozenges.
Late Hellenistic period (dating evidence)
Jones & Gardner 1906, 207; Vassal 2006, 149 (no. 225); De Miro 2009, 40-47; Giordano 2010, 551-552
Jones & Gardner, p. 208; De Miro 2009, figs. 9, 9a-9b (plan), tav. X fig. 1
1266 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri1.02 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula I. Casa IA/del grande peristilio/«Casa Greca»-Casa IB1/Casa dell’atrio tetrastilo-Casa IB2/Casa del piccolo peristilio
Habitation. Urban
Casa IA: e. Reception room. Later reception room
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Late Hellenistic period (dating evidence)
Jones & Gardner 1906, 207; De Miro 2009, 40-47, 53, 58; Giordano 2010, 551-552
Jones & Gardner, 208; De Miro 2009, figs. 9, 9a-9b (plan), tav. XII fig. 2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1267 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri1.03 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula I. Casa IA/del grande peristilio/«Casa Greca»-Casa IB1/Casa dell’atrio tetrastilo-Casa IB2/Casa del piccolo peristilio
Habitation. Urban
Casa IA: e1. Reception room. Later passage
Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Late Hellenistic period (dating evidence)
Jones & Gardner 1906, 207; De Miro 2009, 40-47, 53, 58; Giordano 2010, 551-552
Jones & Gardner 1906, p. 208; De Miro 2009, figs. 9, 9a-9b (plan)
1268 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri1.04 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula I. Casa IA/del grande peristilio/«Casa Greca»-Casa IB1/Casa dell’atrio tetrastilo-Casa IB2/Casa del piccolo peristilio
Habitation. Urban
Casa IA: e2/pavimento A-B. Reception room. Later storeroom
Signino Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges.Western part: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
Late Hellenistic period (dating evidence)
Jones & Gardner 1906, 207; De Miro 2009, 40-47, 53, 58; Giordano 2010, 551-552
Jones & Gardner 1906, p. 208; De Miro 2009, figs. 9, 9a-9b (plan); tav. III fig. 1; Giordano 2010, figs. 1-3
1269 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri1.05 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula I. Casa IA/del grande peristilio/«Casa Greca»-Casa IB1/Casa dell’atrio tetrastilo-Casa IB2/Casa del piccolo peristilio
Habitation. Urban
Casa IB1: g Signino Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC De Miro 2006, 80; De Miro 2009, 50; Giordano 2010, 551-552
De Miro 2009, figs. 10, 10a-10b (plan)
1270 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri1.06 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula I. Casa IA/del grande peristilio/«Casa Greca»-Casa IB1/Casa dell’atrio tetrastilo-Casa IB2/Casa del piccolo peristilio
Habitation. Urban
Casa IB2: atrium or peristyle
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Porticoes: grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC De Miro 2006, 80; De Miro 2009, 52; Giordano 2010, 551-552
De Miro 2009, figs. 10, 10a-10b (plan)
1271 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri1.07 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula I. Casa IA/del grande peristilio/«Casa Greca»-Casa IB1/Casa dell’atrio tetrastilo-Casa IB2/Casa del piccolo peristilio
Habitation. Urban
Casa IB2: o/pavimento C. Originally summer triclinium?
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC De Miro 2006, 80; De Miro 2009, 52-53; Giordano 2010, 552
De Miro 2009, figs. 10, 10a-10b (plan); Giordano 2010, figs. 1, 4
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1272 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri2.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula I. Casa IC
Habitation. Urban
i. Original floor. Reception room?
Signino Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Period IV De Miro 2009, 68-69, 71
De Miro 2009, figs. 16, 16a-16b (plan)
Covered by mortar floor
1273 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri3.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IIB/Casa delle Afroditi
Habitation. Urban. With caupona
g Signino Tesserae: white Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
De Miro 2009, 174 De Miro 2009, figs. 62, 62a-62b (plan)
1274 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri3.02 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IIB/Casa delle Afroditi
Habitation. Urban. With caupona
h. Antechamber
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: blue, whiteOpus tessellatum: panel (cubes in perspective)
Semis of crosslets 2nd to 1st cent. BC (sounding in room)
De Miro 2009, 174, 200
De Miro 2009, figs. 62, 62a-62b (plan)
1275 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri3.03 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IIB/Casa delle Afroditi
Habitation. Urban. With caupona
m/pavimento A
Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: circular panel (grid of intersecting circles)
Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
von Boeselager 1983, 35; De Miro 2009, 174; Giordano 2010, 553-554
von Boeselager 1983, fig. 9; De Miro 2009, figs. 62, 62a-62b (plan); Giordano 2010, figs. 1, 8
1276 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri3.04 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IIB/Casa delle Afroditi
Habitation. Urban. With caupona
i or l/pavimento B
Cemetizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: panel
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout
End of 2nd to end of 1st cent. BC. Mid-1st cent. BC
De Miro 2009, 174; Giordano 2010, 553-554
De Miro 2009, figs. 62, 62a-62b (plan); Giordano 2010, figs. 1, 9
The floor is located in room i according to De Miro 2009, and room l according to Giordano 2010
1277 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri4.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IIC/Casa del Criptoportico
Habitation. Urban
i (lowest floor). Reception room
Cocciopesto Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Period IV De Miro 2009, 221-222, 232-233
De Miro 2009, figs. 80, 80a-80b (plan)
1278 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri4.02 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IIC/Casa del Criptoportico
Habitation. Urban
l1-d1-d2. Dining-room?
Signino Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Period IV De Miro 2009, 221-222, 230-232
De Miro 2009, figs. 80, 80a-80b (plan)
Originally a single room
1279 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri5.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IID
Habitation. Urban
d. Dining-room?
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Late Hellenstic to early Imperial period (sounding)
De Miro 2009, 240, 244; Giordano 2010, 552-553
De Miro 2009, figs. 86, 86a-86b (plan)
1280 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri5.02 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IID
Habitation. Urban
e-e1/pavimento C. Antechamber
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Hellenstic to early Imperial period
De Miro 2009, 240, 244-245; Giordano 2010, 552-553
De Miro 2009, figs. 86, 86a-86b (plan); Giordano 2010, figs. 1, 7
1281 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri5.03 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IID
Habitation. Urban
f/pavimento B. Reception room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Hellenstic to early Imperial period (dating evidence)
De Miro 2009, 245; Giordano 2010, 552-553
De Miro 2009, figs. 86, 86a-86b (plan); Giordano 2010, figs. 1, 6
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1282 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri5.04 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IID
Habitation. Urban
g/pavimento A. Ala-lararium?
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Main field: grid of lozenges
Late Hellenstic to early Imperial period (dating evidence)
De Miro 2009, 240, 245-246; Giordano 2010, 552-553
De Miro 2009, figs. 86, 86a-86b (plan); Giordano 2010, figs. 1, 5
1283 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri6.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula II. Casa IIM/Casa del Mulino
Habitation. Urban
f Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, white
Not described Period IV: late Hellenistic period
De Miro 2009, 318, 324
De Miro 2009, figs. 102, 102a-102b (plan)
1284 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri7.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula III. Casa IIIA
Habitation. Urban
i. Dining-room?
Signino Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Period IV: late Hellenistic period
De Miro 2009, 331, 334
De Miro 2009, figs. 104, 104a-104b (plan)
1285 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri8.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula III. Casa IIID
Habitation. Urban
c. Dining-room?
Cocciopesto. Fondo di rosso cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: field, central panel
Border: grid of lozenges De Miro 2009, 346-347
De Miro 2009, figs. 107, 107a-107b (plan)
1286 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri8.02 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula III. Casa IIID
Habitation. Urban
d. Exedra Signino Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: field
Border: grid of lozenges De Miro 2009, 347 De Miro 2009, figs. 107, 107a-107b (plan)
1287 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri9.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula III. Casa IIIF
Habitation. Urban
c-c1. Dining-room/exedra?
Signino Field: grid of lozenges Period IV De Miro 2009, 354-355
De Miro 2009, figs. 109, 109a-109b (plan)
1288 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri10.01 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula III. Casa IIIH/Casa delle Pelte
Habitation. Urban
b1 Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Bichrome crosslets (black centre) De Miro 2009, 366 De Miro 2009, figs. 111, 111a-111b (plan)
1289 Italy Sicily Avola Avo1.01 Contrada Borgellusa
Habitation. Villa
North-east of the peristyle
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges.Unknown motifs.
Last decades of 2nd and first half of 1st cent. BC
Bacci 1984-1985 Bacci 1984-1985, tav. CL
1290 Italy Sicily Camarina Cam1.01 Insula C8. Domus n° 7. Casa dell’Altare
Habitation. Urban
North of Cam1.02
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 1st cent. BC Pelagatti 1962, 259; Pelagatti 1970, 13-14; Pelagatti 1976, 128; Di Stefano, G. 2010, 546
Pelagatti 1962, fig. 30
1291 Italy Sicily Camarina Cam1.02 Insula C8. Domus n° 7. Casa dell’Altare
Habitation. Urban
Reception room
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Near the entrance: caduceus.Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome poised four-tessera square. Central field: scale pattern.
1st cent. BC Pelagatti 1970, 13-14; Pelagatti 1976, 128; Pelagatti 2006, 21-23; Di Stefano, G. 2010, 546; Bonanno 2011, 193
FIGS. 160-162; Pelagatti 2006, figs. 13-16; Di Stefano, G. 2010, figs. 6-7, 9-10
1292 Italy Sicily Camarina Cam2.01 Insula C8. Domus n° 8. Grande isolato
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Teserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Pelagatti 1962, 261; Pelagatti 2006, 21-23
Pelagatti 2006, figs. 9, 12
1293 Italy Sicily Camarina Cam2.02 Grande isolato Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, red
Not described Pelagatti 1962, 261
1294 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat1.01 Museo Civico Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Tomasello 1997, 188-189
Tomasello 1997, fig. 1a-b
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1295 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat2.01 Ex monastero S. Nicolò l’Arena. Primo nucleo
Habitation. Urban
E Signinum Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Semis of tesserae (distance: 10 cm) The house in use from around the mid-3rd cent. BC to the end of 1st cent. AD.Around the mid-3rd cent. BC (dating evidence).
Branciforti 2003, 96-98
1296 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat2.02 Ex monastero S. Nicolò l’Arena. Secondo nucleo
Habitation. Urban
F Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm). Main field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 0.5 cm)
The house in use from around the mid-3rd cent. BC to the end of 1st cent. AD
Branciforti 2003, 100-102
Branciforti 2003, fig. 6
1297 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat2.03 Ex monastero S. Nicolò l’Arena. Secondo nucleo
Habitation. Urban
G. Dining-room?
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Band: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Area of dining couches?: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Central field: grid of lozenges.
The house in use from around the mid-3rd cent. BC to the end of 1st cent. AD
Branciforti 2003, 100-102
Branciforti 2003, fig. 7
1298 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat2.05 Ex monastero S. Nicolò l’Arena. Secondo nucleo
Habitation. Urban
I Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Semis of tesserae. Central field, two panels: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally-irregularly).
The house in use from around the mid-3rd cent. BC to the end of 1st cent. AD
Branciforti 2003, 100-102
Branciforti 2003, fig. 11
1299 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat2.06 Ex monastero S. Nicolò l’Arena. Secondo nucleo
Habitation. Urban
M. Peristyle Opus signinum. Signinum
Northern portico: grid of lozenges; grid of squares
The house in use from around the mid-3rd cent. BC to the end of 1st cent. AD
Branciforti 2003, 100-102
1300 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat3.01 Ex monastero S. Nicolò l’Arena. Casa della Tavola Imbandita
Habitation. Urban
Below western reception room belonging to the peristyle house
Signinum Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Late Hellenistic period
Branciforti 2003, 108-109
Branciforti 2003, fig. 17
1301 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat4.01 Piazza Dante Habitation. Urban
Tesserae: white Crosslets Branciforti 2003, 109
1302 Italy Sicily Catania (Catana)
Cat5.01 Via Etnea. S. Maria dell’Elemosina
Habitation. Urban
Signinum Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Small field: grid of lozenges. Larger field: grid of lozenges
Imperial period Branciforti 2003, 112-113
Branciforti 2003, fig. 21
1303 Italy Sicily Centuripe (Centuripae)
Cen1.01 Monte Calvario Habitation or association house
I. Atrium Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Outer border: semis of tesserae, possible orthogonal layout. Border of central field: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Central field: possible semis of crosslets, diagonal layout.Western field: scale pattern.Mat between western field and passage: circle - hexafoil.
Around 100 BC. First quarter of 1st cent. BC (no dating evidence)
Libertini 1926, 54-63; Patané 2002, 142-144; Frasca, M. 2006, 195-199; Patané 2006, 202
Libertini 1926, pl. D; Patané 2002, fig. 3; Frasca, M. 2006, fig. 10
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1304 Italy Sicily Centuripe (Centuripae)
Cen1.02 Monte Calvario Habitation or association house
Passage between rooms I and V
Signino Grid of lozenges First quarter of 1st cent. BC. Around 100 BC (no dating evidence)
Libertini 1926, 54-63; Patané 2002, 142-144; Frasca, M. 2006, 195-199; Patané 2006, 202
Libertini 1926, pl. D; Frasca, M. 2006, fig. 10
1305 Italy Sicily Centuripe (Centuripae)
Cen2.01 Monte Calvario. Contrada Panneria
Habitation? Signino Tesserae: white Border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Volute.
Biondi 2002, 169; Patané 2002, 144; Patané 2006, 205-206
Biondi 2002, fig. 2; Patané 2006, fig. 17
1306 Italy Sicily Centuripe (Centuripae)
Cen3.01 Below the Liceo Courtyard? Signino Geometric Destroyed in second half of 1st cent. BC
Patané 2002, 152
1307 Italy Sicily Centuripe (Centuripae)
Cen4.01 Contrada Difesa. Via Scipione l’Africano
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: double spaced swastika-meander. Main field: semis of crosslets
2nd to 1st cent. BC
Patané 2002, 195 Patané 2002, fig. 10
1308 Italy Sicily Favignana Fav1.01 Contrada Bosco, case Banci
Cocciopesto rosso
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 24 cm)
Punic-Hellenistic phase (no dating material)
Bisi 1970, 15-17 Bisi 1970, fig. 5
1309 Italy Sicily Halaesa (Alaesa Arconida)
Hal1.01 Basilica Basilica Portico: room IV
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Ferlisi & Nicoletti 2004, p. 618
1310 Italy Sicily Heraclea Minoa
Hera1.01 Area south of the theatre. Casa IIB. Fragments fallen from upper storey
Habitation. Urban
Upstairs room
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Grid of lozenges.
Phase A2: 2nd cent. BC. Phase B: end of 2nd to mid-1st cent. BC
De Miro 1966, 227; Aberle 2012, 145-150, esp. 149-150, 134-140 (discussion on dates and phases)
No consensus on the phases and dates
1311 Italy Sicily Licata (Phintias)
Lic1.01 South of Castello Sant’Angelo. Casa 3
Habitation. Urban
3 Signino Parallel rows End of 3rd to beginning of 2nd cent. BC (sounding in Casa 1)
La Torre 2006, 84; Aberle 2012, 125-126
1312 Italy Sicily Marsala (Lilybaeum)
Mar1.01 Località Capo Boeo. Insula
Habitation. Urban
Below room 27
Signinum Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae Probably 2nd to 1st cent. BC
Di Stefano, C.A. 1976, 31; Di Stefano, C.A. 1984, 135
1313 Italy Sicily Marsala (Lilybaeum)
Mar2.01 Località Capo Boeo. Viale Veneto. South of saggio III. Lowest level
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Semis of crosslets Giglio, R. & Vecchio 2006, 126
1314 Italy Sicily Marsala (Lilybaeum)
Mar2.02 Località Capo Boeo. Viale Veneto. South of saggio III. Lowest level
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, blue, red, white
Wheel Giglio, R. & Vecchio 2006, 126
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1315 Italy Sicily Marsala (Lilybaeum)
Mar3.01 Between Via Sibilla and Via S. Lorenzo. Proprietà A. Bua
Habitation. Urban
Atrium Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges House seems to have been built in 2nd cent. BC
Di Stefano, C.A. 1974; Di Stefano, C.A. 1976-1977, 768; Di Stefano, C.A. 1984, 104; Giglio, R. 1997, 126; Di Stefano, C.A. 2005, 270
Di Stefano, C.A. 1974, fig. 3; Di Stefano, C.A. 1976-1977, tav. CLXXVII, fig. 1; Di Stefano, C.A. 1984, fig. 59; Di Stefano, C.A. 2005, fig. 1
1316 Italy Sicily Marsala (Lilybaeum)
Mar3.02 Between Via Sibilla and Via S. Lorenzo. Proprietà A. Bua
Habitation. Urban
Room opening onto atrium
Signinum Grid of lozenges House seems to have been built in 2nd cent. BC
Di Stefano, C.A. 1974; Di Stefano, C.A. 1976-1977, 768; Di Stefano, C.A. 1984, 104; Giglio, R. 1997, 126; Di Stefano, C.A. 2005, 270
Di Stefano, C.A. 1974, fig. 3; Di Stefano, C.A. 1976-1977, tav. CLXXVII, fig. 1; Di Stefano, C.A. 1984, fig. 59; Di Stefano, C.A. 2005, fig. 1
1317 Italy Sicily Marsala (Lilybaeum)
Mar4.01 Via Sibilla/Via delle Ninfe. Proprietà A. Bua
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC Di Stefano, C.A. 1984, 104; Giglio, R. 1997, 126
Di Stefano, C.A. 1984, fig. 60
1318 Italy Sicily Marsala (Lilybaeum)
Mar5.01 Viale N. Sauro Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Built end of 3rd cent. BC
Di Stefano, C.A. 1980-1981, 874; Giglio, R. 1997, 125
Di Stefano, C.A. 1980-1981, tav. CCXXX
1319 Italy Sicily Megara Hyblaea
Meg1.01 South of the agora
Baths d Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: threshold
Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 5 cm)
Probably around the middle of 3rd cent. BC. Terminus ante quem of 214/213 BC
Vallet et al. 1983, 52-53; Vassal 2006, 151 (no. 235); Lucore 2013, 157
Vallet et al. 1983, figs. 39-40
1320 Italy Sicily Megara Hyblaea
Meg2.01 Casa 13,22 Habitation. Urban. With semi-public bath
g. Bathroom Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Mid-3rd cent. BC. After 213 BC. 2nd to 1st cent. BC
Vallet et al. 1983, 15; Trümper 2014, 98
Trümper 2014, fig. 14
1321 Italy Sicily Megara Hyblaea
Meg2.02 Casa 13,22 Habitation. Urban. With semi-public bath
i. Entrance room
Signino Tesserae: black, white
Inscription in Greek: Γναΐου Μοδίου Mid-3rd cent. BC. After 213 BC. 2nd to 1st cent. BC
Manni Piraino 1975, 152, no. 18; Vallet et al. 1983, 15; Brem 2000, 152; Torelli 2007; Trümper 2014, 98
Manni Piraino 1975, tav. 34.3; Torelli 2007, fig. 1; Trümper 2014, fig. 13
1322 Italy Sicily Messina (Messana)
Mes1.01 Corso Cavour Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: ca. 13 cm)
Probably 2nd cent. BC
Mastelloni 2004, 420-423, no. 1
Mastelloni 2004, figs. 5-7
1323 Italy Sicily Milazzo (Mylae)
Mila1.01 Ex convento di S. Francesco di Paola
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central fieldOpus vermiculatum: central field
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Arias 1936, 386 Arias 1936, fig. 1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1324 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI1.01 Peristylhaus 1 Habitation. Urban
2a. Extension of northern portico of the peristyle
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Around 300 BC. Second half of 3rd cent. BC. 2nd cent. BC
Isler 1997, 23-24; Brem 2000, 84-98; Vassal 2006, 153 (no. 246)
Brem 2000, fig. 14
1325 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI1.02 Peristylhaus 1 Habitation. Urban
15. Dining-room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Around 300 BC. Second half of 3rd cent. BC. 2nd cent. BC
Isler 1997, 23-24; Brem 2000, 84-98; Vassal 2006, 153-154 (no. 249); Aberle 2012, 343-344
Dalcher 1994, Taf. 7.3; Brem 2000, pls. 20.1-4, 21.3
1326 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI1.03 Peristylhaus 1 Habitation. Urban
17. Dining-room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Inscription in Greek in front of the threshold to room 16: ΧΑΙΡΕ ΚΑΙ…ΙΛΑΡΟΣ ΕΙ ΝΥ
Around 300 BC. Second half of 3rd cent. BC. 2nd cent. BC
Isler 1997, 23-24; Brem 2000, 84-98; Vassal 2006, 152 (no. 239); Aberle 343-344
Dalcher 1994, Taf. 9.1; Isler 1997, fig. 6; Brem 2000, fig. 13, pls. 22.3, 23.3-4, 24.1, 24.3-4, 25.1-4; Aberle 2012, fig. 5.30
1327 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI1.04 Peristylhaus 1 Habitation. Urban
21. Bathroom Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm)
Around 200 BC. 150-50 BC
Isler 1997, 23-24; Brem 2000, 84-98; Vassal 2006, 152 (no. 240); Aberle 2012, 343-344
Dalcher 1994, Taf. 13-14.1 and 14.5; Brem 2000, pls. 26.1, 27.1, 27.3, 28.1-4; Aberle 2012, fig. 5.29
1328 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI1.05 Peristylhaus 1 Habitation. Urban
22. Antechamber to bathroom
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Around 200 BC. 150-50 BC
Isler 1997, 23-24; Brem 2000, 84-98; Vassal 2006, 152 (no. 241); Aberle 2012, 343-344
Dalcher 1994, Taf. 14.5; Isler 1997, fig. 7; Brem 2000, pls. 29.1-2
1329 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI1.06 Peristylhaus 1 Habitation. Urban
17a. Upstairs room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Scale pattern Isler 1997, 23-24; Brem 2000, 84-98
1330 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI1.07 Peristylhaus 1 Habitation. Urban
Porticoes. Fallen from upstairs room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Possible grid of lozenges Isler 1997, 23-24; Brem 2000, 84-98
Brem 2000, pl. 33.2
1331 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI2.01 Peristylhaus 2 Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Porticoes: grid of lozenges.Mat in western portico: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
Around 180 BC Isler 1994, 38; Isler 1995, 32; Fuchs 1997; Isler 1997, 24; Vassal 2006, 152-153 (no. 243); Isler 2011, 42; Aberle 2012, 347; Russenberger 2014, 60, 62
Isler 1995, fig. 41; Fuchs 1997, Taf. 12.5; Isler 1997, fig. 8; Russenberger 2014, Abb. 5
1333 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI3.01 Peristylhaus S1 Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Signinum Tesserae: white South portico: possible semis of tesserae Isler 1995, 41; Isler 1997, 24
Isler 1995, fig. 55
1334 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI4.01 Peristylhaus E2 Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Porticoes, north and west sides: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Isler 2001, 21; Aberle 2012, 349
Isler 2001, fig. 52
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1335 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI5.01 Agora. Building complex behind the northern portico. North of the first bouleuterion
Western room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of 4th cent. BC. 2nd cent. BC
Isler 1992, 10 and 13; Isler 1997, 23; De Vincenzo 2013, 180
Isler 1992, fig. 10
1336 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor1.01 East Hill. House of the Doric Capital
Habitation. Urban
1. Dining-room
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Outer border (east side): semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Inner border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome poised four-tessera square. Main field: grid of lozenges, blue tessera at intersections
House dated to the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 46-70; Tsakirgis 1990, 427-428, no. 1; Vassal 2006, 154 (no. 252); Aberle 2012, 309-312
FIG. 163; Vassal 2006, figs. 7-8
1337 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor1.02 East Hill. House of the Doric Capital
Habitation. Urban
3. Antechamber to cubiculum
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Threshold: semis of bichrome poised four-tessera squares, diagonal layout.Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome poised four-tessera square.Mat in front of room 6: grid of lozenges, very irregular.
House dated to the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.The mat in front of room 6 was made in a later phase.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 46-70; Tsakirgis 1990, 427-428, no. 2, 441-442; Vassal 2006, 154 (nos. 253-254); Aberle 2012, 309-312
FIG. 163; Tsakirgis 1990, figs. 2-3; Vassal 2006, fig. 1
1338 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor1.03 East Hill. House of the Doric Capital
Habitation. Urban
8. Exedra Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome poised four-tessera square. Main field: grid of lozenges, blue tessera at intersections
House dated to the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 46-70; Tsakirgis 1990, 427-428, no. 4; Vassal 2006, 155 (no. 256); Aberle 2012, 309-312
FIG. 163; Vassal 2006, fig. 2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1339 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor1.04 East Hill. House of the Doric Capital
Habitation. Urban
12. Antechamber to bathroom
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Mat: Inscription in Greek: ΕΥΕΧΕΙ.Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 4-4.5 cm). Main field: grid of lozenges.
House dated to the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 46-70; Tsakirgis 1990, 427-428, no. 5; Brem 2000, 151; Vassal 2006, 155 (no. 257); Aberle 2012, 309-312
FIG. 163; Tsakirgis 1990, fig. 4; Vassal 2006, fig. 9; Aberle 2012, fig. 5.18
1340 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor1.05 East Hill. House of the Doric Capital
Habitation. Urban
15. Entrance room?
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges House dated to the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 46-70; Tsakirgis 1990, 427-428, no. 6; Vassal 2006, 155 (no. 258); Aberle 2012, 309-312
FIG. 163; Tsakirgis 1990, fig. 5
1341 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor1.06 East Hill. House of the Doric Capital
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Portico: North: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5.5-8 cm).Portico: East: grid of lozenges.Portico: South: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
House dated to the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 46-70; Tsakirgis 1990, 427-428, nos. 7-9; Vassal 2006, 155-156 (nos. 259-261); Aberle 2012, 309-312
FIG. 163
1342 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor2.01 East Hill. House of Ganymede
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteWhite and polychrome stone fragmen-ts: intercolum-niations in east and south por-ticoes
Portico: North: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8.5-10 cm).Portico: East: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8.5-10 cm).Portico: South: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 11 cm).Portico: West: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8.5-10 cm).
House dated to the 3rd cent. BC (dating evidence from pit below the floor of room 17). After 211 BC: floor in southern portico.Use seems to have ceased in the early 2nd cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 70-84; Tsakirgis 1990, 428-429, nos. 12-15; Vassal 2006, 156-157 (nos. 264-266); Aberle 2012, 273
FIG. 164
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1343 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.01 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
8 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 9 cm)
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occu-pied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 16; Vassal 2006, 157 (no. 267); Aberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165
1344 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.02 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
9. Cubiculum Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Antechamber: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 9.5-10 cm).Dividing band: row of lozenges; fill: tessera.Bed area: grid of lozenges.
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 17; Vassal 2006, 157 (no. 268); Arberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165
1345 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.03 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
10 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 6-6.5 cm)
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occu-pied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 18; Vassal 2006, 157 (no. 269); Aberle 282-287
FIG. 165
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1346 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.04 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
13 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 7.5-8 cm)
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occu-pied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 19; Vassal 2006, 157 (no. 270); Aberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165
1347 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.05 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
14 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, green, white
Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 14-15 cm). Main field: semis of bichrome poised four-tessera squares
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occu-pied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 20; Vassal 2006, 157-158 (no. 271); Aberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165
1348 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.06 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
24. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: threshold
Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Bed area: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5-6 cm).
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, nos. 22; Vassal 2006, 158 (no. 273); Aberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165; Tsakirgis 1990, fig. 8
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1349 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.07 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
25. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Mat: circle - hexafoil.Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Bed area: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 12.5-13.5 cm).
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occu-pied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 23; Vassal 2006, 158 (no. 274); Aberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165
1350 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.08 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
26. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Mat: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Antechamber: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8-8.5 cm).Bed area: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occu-pied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 25; Vassal 2006, 158-159 (no. 276); Aberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165
1351 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.09 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
27 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating ma-terial from the south courtyard (southern porti-co), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 24; Vassal 2006, 158 (no. 275); Aberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1352 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor3.10 West Hill. House of the Arched Cistern
Habitation. Urban
Courtyard (south)
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Portico: South: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm)
House built in the 3rd cent. BC (dating material from the south courtyard (southern portico), no material later than the 3rd cent. BC), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 125-151; Tsakirgis 1990, 429-430, no. 26; Vassal 2006, 159 (no. 277); Aberle 2012, 282-287
FIG. 165
1353 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor4.01 West Hill. House of the Official
Habitation. Urban
2. Exedra Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5.5-6 cm).
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (material from below room 5, e.g. coins of Hieron II), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 210-228; Tsakirgis 1990, 430-431, no. 27; Aberle 2012, 292-293
1354 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor4.02 West Hill. House of the Official
Habitation. Urban
5. Dining-room
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Outer border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 7 cm). Inner border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with nine tesserae. Main field: grid of lozenges
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (material from below room 5, e.g. coins of Hieron II), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 210-228; Tsakirgis 1990, 430-431, no. 29; Vassal 2006, 162 (no. 293); Aberle 2012, 293; Aberle 2012, 292-293
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1355 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor4.03 West Hill. House of the Official
Habitation. Urban
12 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Main field: grid of lozenges
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (mate-rial from below room 5, e.g. coins of Hieron II), occupied until late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 210-228; Tsakirgis 1990, 430-431, no. 30; Vassal 2006, 162 (no. 294); Aberle 2012, 292-293
1356 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor4.04 West Hill. House of the Official
Habitation. Urban
15 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Built in the 3rd cent. BC (mate-rial from below room 5, e.g. coins of Hieron II), occupied until late 1st cent. BCFor criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 202, 210-228; Tsakirgis 1990, 430-431, no. 31; Aberle 2012, 292-293
1357 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor4.05 West Hill. House of the Official
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle (north)
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Portico: North: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8 cm)
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (mate-rial from below room 5, e.g. coins of Hieron II), occupied until the late 1st cent. BC.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 210-228; Tsakirgis 1990, 430-431, no. 32; Aberle 2012, 292-293
1358 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor5.01 West Hill. Pappalardo House
Habitation. Urban
2. Antechamber
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (material from below the floor of the eastern portico).For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 177-186; Tsakirgis 1990, 431-432, no. 33; Vassal 2006, 162 (no. 295); Aberle 2012, 325
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1359 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor5.02 West Hill. Pappalardo House
Habitation. Urban
3. Cubiculum Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5.5 cm)
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (material from below the floor of the eastern portico).For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 177-186; Tsakirgis 1990, 431-432, no. 34; Aberle 2012, 325
1360 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor5.03 West Hill. Pappalardo House
Habitation. Urban
6 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 7 cm)
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (material from below the floor of the eastern portico).For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 177-186; Tsakirgis 1990, 431-432, no. 35; Aberle 2012, 325
1361 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor5.04 West Hill. Pappalardo House
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Portico: North: grid of lozenges.Portico: East: grid of lozenges.Portico: South: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 6.5-7 cm).Portico: West: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 6.5-7 cm).
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (material from below the floor of the east portico).For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 177-186; Tsakirgis 1990, 431-432, nos. 36-39; Aberle 2012, 325
1362 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor6.01 West Hill. Southwest House
Habitation. Urban
1. Dining-room?
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Outer border (not on east side): scattering of tesserae. Inner border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 206-210; Tsakirgis 1990, 432, no. 40; Vassal 2006, 159 (no. 278)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1363 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor6.02 West Hill. Southwest House
Habitation. Urban
2. Exedra Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces
Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a hexafoil made of lozenge-shaped inset pieces.
Built in the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 206-210; Tsakirgis 1990, 432, no. 41; Vassal 2006, 159 (no. 279)
Tsakirgis 1990, fig. 10
1364 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor6.03 West Hill. Southwest House
Habitation. Urban
3 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Mat: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Built in the 3rd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD.For criticism of the early date: Campagna 2006, esp. 15, 19-20; Mancini 2006, esp. 170-171.
Tsakirgis 1984, 206-210; Tsakirgis 1990, 432, no. 42; Vassal 2006, 159 (no. 280)
Tsakirgis 1990, figs. 11-12
1365 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.01 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Threshold: scattered tesserae.Field: grid of lozenges.
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 43; Vassal 2006, 159 (no. 281); Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167
1366 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.02 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
2 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 9-10 cm)
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 44; Vassal 2006, 159-160 (no. 282); Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167
1367 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.03 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
3 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 9-10 cm)
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 45; Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1368 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.04 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
5. Antechamber to cubiculum
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Field: semis of bichrome poised four-tessera squares
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 46; Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167
1369 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.05 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
6. Cubiculum Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: south-west corner (hexafoil)
Antechamber: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 6-7 cm).South-west corner: circle (double fillets).Bed area: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 13-15 cm).
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 47; Vassal 2006, 160 (no. 283); Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167; Tsakirgis 1990, fig. 14
1370 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.06 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
7 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 6.5-7 cm)
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 48; Vassal 2006, 160 (no. 284); Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167
1371 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.07 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
10. Reception room
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: border of panel, panel
Border: double spaced swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 51; Vassal 2006, 160-161 (no. 287); Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167
1372 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.08 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
20. Exedra Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 4.5-6 cm). Main field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: circle - twelve-petalled rosette with blue circle inscribed at mid-point of petals; fill: bichrome poised four-tessera squares and clusters of three tesserae between petals; bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black or white centre) and bichrome poised squares in spandrel
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 54; Vassal 2006, 161 (no. 288); Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167; Tsakirgis 1990, fig. 15
1373 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.09 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
35 Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Border: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Main field: semis of bichrome crosslets (blue centre)
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, no. 56; Aberle 2012, 322
FIG. 167
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1374 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.10 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle (east)
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Porticoes, four sides: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 7.5-8 cm)
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, nos. 57-59; Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167
1375 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.11 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle (west)
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Porticoes: North: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8.5-10 cm).Porticoes: East: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8.5-10 cm).Porticoes: South: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 8.5-10 cm).
Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of rooms 10 and 22), occupied until the mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, nos. 60-62; Aberle 2012, 318-321
FIG. 167
1376 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor7.12 West Hill. House of the Tuscan Capitals
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle (north)
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Porticoes: unidentifiable Built 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floors of Rooms 10 and 22), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 186-206; Tsakirgis 1990, 432-434, nos. 63-66; Vassal 2006, 161 (no. 289)
FIG. 167
1377 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor8.01 West Hill. House of the Palmento
Habitation. Urban
4 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Threshold: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 7.5-9.5 cm).Border: bichrome crosslets (blue centre). Main field: grid of lozenges.
Built 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until the 1st-cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 171-177; Tsakirgis 1990, 434, no. 67; Aberle 2012, 297
1378 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor8.02 West Hill. House of the Palmento
Habitation. Urban
5 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 6.5-7.5 cm)
Built 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until the 1st-cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 171-177; Tsakirgis 1990, 434, no. 68; Aberle 2012, 297
1379 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor8.03 West Hill. House of the Palmento
Habitation. Urban
Courtyard Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Portico: North: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 9-10 cm)
Built 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence), occupied until the 1st-cent. AD
Tsakirgis 1984, 171-177; Tsakirgis 1990, 434, no. 71; Aberle 2012, 297
1380 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor9.01 West Hill. House of the Mended Pithos
Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Unidentifiable Built 2nd cent. BC (coin from below the floor of room 3), occupied until late 1st cent. BC?
Tsakirgis 1984, 166-171; Tsakirgis 1990, 434, no. 72
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1381 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor10.01 West Hill. House of the Double Cistern
Habitation. Urban
2 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Unidentifiable Built in the 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floor of room 4), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD?Floors in rooms 1 and 2 with a terminus post quem of the late 1st cent. BC.
Tsakirgis 1984, 155-162; Tsakirgis 1990, 434-435, no. 73; Aberle 2012, 301-302
1382 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor10.02 West Hill. House of the Double Cistern
Habitation. Urban
3. Cubiculum Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Threshold: circle - hexafoil; fill: bichrome poised four-tessera squares.Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
Built in the 2nd cent. BC (material from below the floor of room 4), occupied until mid-1st cent. AD?Floors in rooms 1 and 2 with a terminus post quem of the late 1st cent. BC).
Tsakirgis 1984, 155-162; Tsakirgis 1990, 434-435, no. 74; Vassal 2006, 171 (no. 290); Aberle 2012, 301-302
Tsakirgis 1990, fig. 16
1383 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor11.01 West Hill. Trench 66/3
1 Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: panel
Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Tsakirgis 1984, 87-89; Tsakirgis 1990, 435, no. 76; Vassal 2006, 162 (no. 296)
1384 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor12.01 West Hill. Trench 69
Habitation. Urban
5. Courtyard Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Portico: South: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Portico: West: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Intercolumniations: bichrome crosslets (blue centre).
Tsakirgis 1984, 235-237; Tsakirgis 1990, 435, no. 77; Vassal 2006, 161 (no. 291)
1385 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor12.02 West Hill. Trench 69
Habitation. Urban
6 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross and irregular, blue centre), orthogonal layout
Tsakirgis 1984, 235-237; Tsakirgis 1990, 435, no. 78; Vassal 2006, 161-162 (no. 292)
Tsakirgis 1990, fig. 18
1386 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor12.03 West Hill. Trench 69
Habitation. Urban
7 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Tsakirgis 1984, 235-237; Tsakirgis 1990, 435, no. 79
1387 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor12.04 West Hill. Trench 69
Habitation. Urban
11 Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Unidentifiable Tsakirgis 1984, 235-237; Tsakirgis 1990, 435, no. 80
1388 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor12.05 West Hill. Trench 69
Habitation. Urban
12 Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: blue, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome poised four-tessera square. Main field: grid of lozenges
Tsakirgis 1984, 235-237; Tsakirgis 1990, 435, no. 81
No information on the width of the border
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1389 Italy Sicily Palermo (Panormus)
Pal1.01 Piazza della Vittoria. Palazzo Sclafani
Habitation. Urban
D Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: meander. Field: grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC (no conclusive dating evidence)
Spatafora & Montali 2006, 139-140
Spatafora & Montali 2006, figs. 17, 19
1390 Italy Sicily Pantelleria (Cossyra)
Pan1.01 Località S. Marco. Hill of S. Marco. Block I. Saggio III
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), diagonal layout
2nd cent. BC Osanna 2006, 42 and 50; Osanna 2009, 336
Osanna 2006, fig. 18
1391 Italy Sicily San Fratello (Apollonia)
SanF1.01 Monte Vecchio. Saggio C
Habitation. Urban
α Opus signi-num. Pavi-mentazione cementizia a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Band on the east side: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Main field: grid of lozenges
End of 4th to beginning of 3rd cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Perrotta 2008, 26-27; Bonanno 2011, 192-193
Perrotta 2008, tav. V - fuori testo; Bonanno 2011, figs. 4-5
1392 Italy Sicily San Fratello (Apollonia)
SanF1.02 Monte Vecchio. Saggio C
Habitation. Urban
β Pavimenta-zione cemen-tizia a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout End of 4th to beginning of 3rd cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Perrotta 2008, 26-27; Bonanno 2011, 192-193
Bonanno 2011, fig. 6?
1393 Italy Sicily San Fratello (Apollonia)
SanF1.03 Monte Vecchio. Saggio C
Habitation. Urban
γ Pavimenta-zione cemen-tizia a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout End of 4th to beginning of 3rd cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Perrotta 2008, 26-27; Bonanno 2011, 192-193
Bonanno 2011, fig. 6?
1394 Italy Sicily San Fratello (Apollonia)
SanF2.01 Monte Vecchio. Saggio A
Habitation. Urban
γ. Triclinium? Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), diagonal layout
Second half of 4th to 3rd cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Perrotta 2008, 24; Bonanno 2011, 193-194
Perrotta 2008, fig. 2, tav. 24.A3
1395 Italy Sicily San Marco d’Alunzio (Halontion)
SanM1.01 Piazza S. Teodoro Habitation. Urban
III. Triclinium? Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Main field: grid of lozenges
3rd cent. BC (comparanda)
Bonanno 2004, 564-566; Bonanno 2011, 187-189
Bonanno 2004, figs. 1-3; Bonanno 2011, figs. 1-2
Partly preserved
1396 Italy Sicily San Marco d’Alunzio (Halontion)
SanM2.01 Via Risorgimento. Near Piazza San Teodoro
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Bonanno 2011, 191
1397 Italy Sicily San Marco d’Alunzio (Halontion)
SanM3.01 Via Risorgimento. Near Piazza San Teodoro
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Bonanno 2011, 191 Bonanno 2011, fig. 3
1398 Italy Sicily Segesta Seg1.01 Acropoli Sud. Casa del Navarca
Habitation. Urban
B. Dining-room
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum (rosso)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: outer border, border of central fieldOpus sectile: central field
Threshold: Inscription in Greek: XAIRE End of 2nd cent. BC
Bechtold 1997, 134-138; Scovazzo 1997, 109-110; Aberle 2012, 358-359
Owner of house: probably Heraclius Navarcus Segestanus
1399 Italy Sicily Segesta Seg2.01 North-west slope of Monte Barbaro. Casa rupestre
Habitation E Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd to first half of 1st cent. BC
Scovazzo 1992, 141-142; Bechtold & Favaro 1995, 985; Bechtold 1997, 133-134; Scovazzo 1997, 111
Scovazzo 1992, tav. VII, 2; Bechtold & Favaro 1995, tav. CLXXIX, 2; Bechtold 1997, Abb. 11.6, Taf. 11.6; Scovazzo 1997, fig. 7
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1400 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel1.01 Acropolis. Temple A. Pronaos
Sanctuary Cult room Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 9 cm); sign of Tanit; caduceus; bull’s head within wreath
First half of 3rd cent. BC
Tusa 1971, 62; Brem 2000, 154; Longo & Pomilla 2004, 645-646; Rizzo, G. et al. 2004; Vassal 2006, 175-176 (nos. 366-367); Helas 2011, 257 (Nr. 3/26)
FIGS. 168-169; Tusa 1971, figs. 19-20; Longo & Pomilla 2004, fig. 2; Vassal 2006, figs. 12-13; Helas 2011, Abb. IV 21-24
1401 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel2.01 Acropolis. Near Temple C. South of the east-west axis
Sanctuary Cult room Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Sign of Tanit (‘arms’ bent twice) with caduceus on either side
First half of 3rd cent. BC
Tusa 1971, 61-62; Brem 2000, 154; Longo & Pomilla 2004, 646; Rizzo, G. et al. 2004; Vassal 2006, 175 (no. 365); Helas 2011, 140-141, 257 (Nr. 3/28)
FIG. 170; Tusa 1971, fig. 18; Longo & Pomilla 2004, fig. 5; Vassal 2006, fig. 11; Helas 2011, Abb. IV 42
Restored (originally missing the ‘head’ and uppermost part of the left caduceus)
1402 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel3.01 Acropolis. Haus 2/27
Habitation. Urban
i. Bathroom Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Possible semis of tesserae First half of 3rd cent. BC
Helas 2011, 69, 255 (Nr. 3/17)
Helas 2011, Abb. III 83
1403 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel3.02 Acropolis. Haus 2/27
Habitation. Urban
c. Reception room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: ca. 8 cm) First half of 3rd cent. BC
Helas 2011, 69, 258 (Nr. 3/34)
Helas 2011, Abb. IX 123
1404 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel4.01 Acropolis. Haus 2/18
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae First half of 3rd cent. BC
Helas 2011, 257 (Nr. 3/27)
1405 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel5.01 Acropolis. Haus 2/54
Habitation. Urban
j. Bathroom Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: ca. 4.5 cm) Probably shortly after 300 BC
Helas 2011, 69, 257 (Nr. 3/29)
Helas 2011, Abb. IX 120.121
1406 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel6.01 Acropolis. House north of the street Sf-W,2
Habitation. Urban
In the south. Courtyard?
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: ca. 7 cm) First half of 3rd cent. BC
Helas 2011, 257 (Nr. 3/30)
1407 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel6.02 Acropolis. House north of the street Sf-W,2
Habitation. Urban
Third room from the south
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 7-8 cm) First half of 3rd cent. BC
Helas 2011, 257 (Nr. 3/31)
1408 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel7.01 Acropolis. South of Temple B
Shop/workshop
Shop Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: ca. 6 cm) First half of 3rd cent. BC
Helas 2011, 257 (Nr. 3/32)
1409 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel8.01 Acropolis. Stoa. Haus 2/61
Shop a. Shop Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteCeramic fragments
Semis of tesserae (irregular), orthogonal layout.Illegible motif.
First half of 3rd cent. BC
Helas 2011, 117-121, 251, 257-258 (Nr. 3/33)
Helas 2011, Abb. IX 122
1410 Italy Sicily Selinunte (Selinus)
Sel9.01 Acropolis. East of Haus 2/39
Habitation? Urban
Reception room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteChip pavement: main field
Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout First half of 3rd cent. BC
Helas 2011, 258 (Nr. 3/35)
FIG. 174; Helas 2011, Abb. III 36, IX 124
1411 Italy Sicily Sofiana (Phi-losophiana)
Sof1.01 Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Possible rosette.Possible meander.
End of 1st cent. BC
Wilson, R.J.A. 1996, 87; Vassal 2006, 176 (no. 370)
1412 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol2.01 Insula 3. Casa 1. Casa del deposito a volta
Habitation. Urban
m/HG 6 Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: dark colour, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, dark centre, set orthogonally), diagonal layout
Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, 56; Greco, C. 1997, 40-41; Wolf 2003, 62; Vassal 2006, 177 (no. 374); Aberle 2012, 243
Greco, C. 1997, fig. 1; Wolf 2003, Taf. 36.1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1413 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol3.01 Insula 5. Casa di Arpocrate
Habitation. Urban
HG 2. Peristyle
Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Basin/impluvium: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 11-12 cm)
Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, 99; Greco, C. 1997, 43; Wolf 2003, 54; Aberle 2012, 236
FIG. 175; Wolf 2003, Beil. 52
1414 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol3.02 Insula 5. Casa di Arpocrate
Habitation. Urban
HG 4. Exedra Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Border of field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Field: grid of lozenges. Central panel: concentric squares - circular border with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera - pseudo-shield of lozenges; orthogonal or diagonal semis of tesserae in corner between concentric squares and circular border.
2nd to 1st cent. BC
Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, 99; Greco, C. 1997, 43; Wolf 2003, 54; Vassal 2006, 177 (no. 376); Aberle 2012, 236
FIG. 175; Greco, C. 1997, fig. 5; Wolf 2003, Beil. 52; Vassal 2006, figs. 5-6; Aberle 2012, fig. 4.29; Greco, C. 2014, fig. 9
1415 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol4.01 Insula 6. Casa 3. Casa del cerchio in mosaico
Habitation. Urban
f. Courtyard Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Exedral part: Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Main field: grid of lozenges
De Vos 1975, 196, 209; Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, 97; Greco, C. 1997, 41; Vassal 2006, 176-177 (no. 371); Aberle 2012, 225
De Vos 1975, fig. 5; Greco, C. 1997, fig. 2
1416 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol4.02 Insula 6. Casa 3. Casa del cerchio in mosaico
Habitation. Urban
g. Dining-room
Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Circular border: swastika-meander. Main field: pseudo-shield of lozenges
Last decades of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
De Vos 1975, 196, 209; Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, 97-98; Greco, C. 1997, 42-43; Vassal 2006, 177 (no. 372); Aberle 2012, 225
De Vos 1975, fig. 5; Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, fig. 36; Greco, C. 1997, fig. 3
1417 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol5.01 Insula 6. Casa di Leda
Habitation. Urban
HG 3. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout First phase: 2nd cent. BC
De Vos 1975, 197; Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, 61-63; Greco, C. 1997, 45, 47, 50; Wolf 2003, 48; Aberle 2012, 220, 222
Greco, C. 1997, fig. 6; Greco, C. 2014, fig. 8
Mosaic panel lost
1418 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol6.01 Insula 7. Casa 1 Habitation. Urban
Reception room
Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square.Field: grid of lozenges.
Greco, C. 1997, 41; Vassal 2006, 177 (no. 375); Greco, C. 2014, 208-209
1419 Italy Sicily Syracuse Syr1.01 Intersection of Via Timoleonte and Piazza della Vittoria
Habitation. Urban
Western room
Opus signinum (rossiccio)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges 1st cent. BC Gentili 1956, 99-104
Gentili 1956, figs. 1, 3
1420 Italy Sicily Syracuse Syr1.02 Intersection of Via Timoleonte and Piazza della Vittoria
Habitation. Urban
Eastern room Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of tesserae and crosslets (black centre), diagonal layout (distance: 12 cm). Central rectangular panel: row of opposed semicircles making poised concave squares (the central square within circle) and quartercircles
1st cent. BC Gentili 1956, 99-104
Gentili 1956, fig. 1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1421 Italy Sicily Syracuse Syr2.01 S. Lucia. Vie Caltanissetta and Impellizzeri
Habitation. Urban
Opus testaceum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: meander. Main field: grid of lozenges Orsi 1915, 191
1422 Italy Sicily Syracuse Syr3.01 Viale P. Orsi/Viale F.S. Cavallari. Casa 2
Habitation. Urban
f. Dining-room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Mat: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Border (couch area): semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Central rectangular panel: grid of lozenges.
2nd to 1st cent. BC
Gentili 1951, 279-282
FIG. 177; Gentili 1951, figs. 3, 17
1423 Italy Sicily Syracuse Syr4.01 Viale P. Orsi/Viale F.S. Cavallari. Casa 6
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
2nd cent. BC Gentili 1951, 292-293
Gentili 1951, fig. 26
1424 Italy Sicily Syracuse Syr5.01 Via G. Testaferrata/G. Di Natale. Stabile 7
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Possible crosslets (“fiori quadripetali”) Late Hellenistic period
Gentili 1956, 113-114; Joly 1997, 36 note 15
1425 Italy Sicily Syracuse Syr5.02 Via G. Testaferrata/G. Di Natale. Stabile 7
Habitation. Urban
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Gentili 1956, 113-114
1426 Italy Sicily Syracuse Syr6.01 Via Gerone I Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto. Signinum
Tesserae: white Rosette Gentili 1951, 140-143; Joly 1997, 36 note 15
1427 Italy Sicily Taormina (Taurome-nium)
Tao1.01 Via Circonvallazione
Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central field
Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Late 2nd cent. BC
von Boeselager 1983, 36-37; Mastelloni 2004, 422
von Boeselager 1983, Taf. VI.10, VI.11; Mastelloni 2004, fig. 16
1428 Italy Sicily Taormina (Tau-romenium)
Tao2.01 Area of the Roman baths
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae 2nd cent. BC Mastelloni 2004, 422
1430 Italy Sicily Tindari (Tyndaris)
Tin1.01 Contrada Cercadenari. Area B
Habitation. Urban
I Opus signinum
Grid of lozenges 1st to 2nd cent. AD
R. Leone & M. Viara in Spigo 2006, 104
1431 Italy Sicily Troina Tro1.01 Contrada Rusone. Building «extra moenia»
Temple? V Calce e cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 6 cm) First half of 2nd cent. BC
Militello 1961, 329-332
Militello 1961, fig. 7
1432 Italy Sicily Troina Tro2.01 Building «intra moenia»
Habitation. Urban
IV Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Around the mid-1st cent. BC
Militello 1961, 334-339
Militello 1961, fig. 10
1433 Italy Sardinia Cagliari (Caralis)
Cag1.01 Tuvixeddu. Southern area. Casa degli emblemi punici
Habitation. Urban
Courtyard Cocciopesto. Cocciopisto
Tesserae: white Two signs of Tanit (‘arms’ bent upwards), one on each long side. Two circles or wreaths with ribbons, one on each short side
Republican period (no dating evidence)
Puglisi 1943; Sardinia 1981, 105-106 (no. 113); Usai & Zucca 1986, 164; Rinaldi 2002, 36; Vassal 2006, 66-67, 144 (no. 198)
FIGS. 178-182; Puglisi 1943, figs. 5-6, 8-12; Sardinia 1981, pl. V
One sign of Tanit and one circle/wreath lost
1434 Italy Sardinia Cagliari (Caralis)
Cag1.02 Tuvixeddu. Southern area. Casa degli emblemi punici
Habitation. Urban
Main room Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges (lost).Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 2.5-4 cm).
Republican period (no dating evidence)
Puglisi 1943; Sardinia 1981, 105-106 (nos. 111-112); Usai & Zucca 1986, 164; Rinaldi 2002, 36; Vassal 2006, 66-67, 144 (no. 197)
FIG. 178; Puglisi 1943, figs. 6-7; Sardinia 1981, pl. V
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1435 Italy Sardinia Cagliari (Caralis)
Cag2.01 Between Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Tigellio, Via Carbonazzi. «Campo Viale». Casa del Tablino dipinto
Habitation. Urban
A Calcestruzzo. Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 6-7 cm)
House built in the Augustan period. Floors from the second phase: end of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
Pesce 1964-1965, 336; Sardinia 1981, 98 (no. 93); Angiolillo 1984; Rinaldi 2002, 35 note 52
Sardinia 1981, pl. III. Plan: Ghiotto 2004, fig. 80
1436 Italy Sardinia Cagliari (Caralis)
Cag2.02 Between Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Tigellio, Via Carbonazzi. «Campo Viale». Casa del Tablino dipinto
Habitation. Urban
E. Atrium Calcestruzzo. Opus signinum in battuto grigio. Signino
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: grid of lozenges House built in the Augustan period. Floors from the second phase: end of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
Pesce 1964-1965, 338; Sardinia 1981, 97 (no. 92); Angiolillo 1984; Rinaldi 2002, 35 note 52; Vassal 2006, 67, 144-145 (no. 200)
Sardinia 1981, pl. IV. Plan: Ghiotto 2004, fig. 80
1437 Italy Sardinia Cagliari (Caralis)
Cag2.03 Between Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Tigellio, Via Carbonazzi. «Campo Viale». Casa del Tablino dipinto
Habitation. Urban
I Cocciopesto. Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 4-5 cm)
House built in the Augustan period. Floors from the second phase: end of 1st cent. AD (dating evidence)
Pesce 1964-1965, 340; Sardinia 1981, 97 (no. 91); Angiolillo 1984; Rinaldi 2002, 35 note 52; Vassal 2006, 67, 144 (no. 199, atrium)
Sardinia 1981, pl. II. Plan: Ghiotto 2004, fig. 80
1438 Italy Sardinia Cagliari (Caralis)
Cag3.01 Quartiere di S. Avendrace. Via Po. Fragment in the Museo Archeologico di Cagliari
Cocciopesto. Cocciopisto
Tesserae: white Sign of Tanit (‘arms’ bent upwards).Caduceus.
Republican period (no dating evidence)
Sardinia 1981, 105 (no. 110); Rinaldi 2002, 36; Vassal 2006, 145 (no. 202)
FIG. 183; Sardinia 1981, pl. IV
1439 Italy Sardinia Cagliari (Caralis)
Cag4.01 Viale Trieste 105 Habitation? C Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae: whiteFragments: red
Caduceus 2nd cent. BC (dating evidence)
Mongiu 1987, 58-59 and 63; Rinaldi 2002, 36
Mongiu 1987, tav. II
1440 Italy Sardinia Cagliari (Caralis)
Cag5.01 Via Brenta. Pilone 7
Habitation. Urban
a Cementizio. Cocciopesto
Tesserae (somewhat irregular): white
Two signs of Tanit: one with ‘arms’ bent upwards; only the body of the other is preserved
Beginning of 2nd cent. BC (dating evidence)
Chessa 1992, 38, 40 and 44; Tronchetti 1992, 31-32; Rinaldi 2002, 36
Chessa 1992, pl. XII.1; Rinaldi 2002, fig. 7
1441 Italy Sardinia Nora Nor1.01 Republican quarter. North of the Central Baths
Habitation. Urban
T Cementizio. Opus signinum. Signino
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5-6 cm)
1st cent. BC Sardinia 1981, 59 (no. 52); Rinaldi 2002, 31; Vassal 2006, 163 (no. 300)
Sardinia 1981, pl. I; Rinaldi 2002, fig. 2
1442 Italy Sardinia Nora Nor2.01 Punic quarter Habitation. Urban
A Cementizio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 2-6 cm)
1st cent. BC Sardinia 1981, 61 (no. 58); Vassal 2006, 163 (no. 299)
Sardinia 1981, pl. I
1443 Italy Sardinia Nora Nor3.01 Room east of the Casa dell’Atrio Tetrastilo
Cementizio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 7 cm)
End of Republican period to beginning of Imperial period
Sardinia 1981, 61 (no. 61); Vassal 2006, 163-164 (no. 303)
Sardinia 1981, pl. II
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1444 Italy Campania Pozzuoli (Puteoli)
Poz2.03 Rione Terra. Palazzo Russo
Habitation. Urban
2 Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Outer border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Central panel: concentric squares - pseudo-shield of lozenges; palmette in spandrel
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Proietti 2006, 518 Proietti 2006, fig. 2
1445 Italy Sardinia Olbia Olb1.01 Via Porto Romano. Proprietà SIP. Courtyard
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Sign of Tanit (lower part destroyed) Around 2nd cent. BC (dating evidence)
D’Oriano 1991, 126
1446 Italy Sardinia Padria (Gurulis Vetus)
Pad1.01 Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Probably 1st to 2nd cent. AD
Sardinia 1981, 163 (no. 137)
Sardinia 1981, pl. III
1447 Italy Sardinia Sant’Antioco (Sulcis)
Sant1.01 Acropolis Temple Portico Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 15 and 17 cm)
Late Republican to early Imperial period (no dating evidence)
Sardinia 1981, 69 (no. 68); Tronchetti 1991, 26, 28; Tronchetti 1995, 109; Bonetto 2006, 266-267
Sardinia 1981, pl. II; Tronchetti 1991, fig. 13
1448 Italy Sardinia Sant’Antioco (Sulcis)
Sant2.01 Località Su Narboni. Cronicario. Settore I
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio. Signinum
Tesserae: white Spaced swastika-meander with a square in the space (composed of two swastikas and one square).Sign of Tanit (‘arms’ bent upwards).
The house was built in the first half of the 1st cent. AD (Claudian period) (dating evidence), but this part of the floor is supposed to have been taken from an earlier building of Republican date (no earlier than the 1st cent. BC)
Bernardini & Tronchetti 1986, 33; Tronchetti 1988, 113; Rinaldi 2002, 36-37 note 58; Tronchetti 2004, 392
FIG. 184; Tronchetti 1988, pl. XXV.3
1449 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha1.01 Casa 7 Habitation. Urban
South-east of the room with a large vessel
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 4.5/5 cm)
Mezzolani 2000, 223-225, no. 1
Mezzolani 2000, figs. 2-3
1450 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha2.01 Casa 61 Habitation. Urban
C Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 4/5 cm)
Pesce 1966, 136; Mezzolani 2000, 226-229, no. 2
Mezzolani 2000, figs. 4-6
1451 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha2.02 Casa 61 Habitation. Urban
Located next to room C
Cocciopesto. Cocciopisto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whitePebbles
Edge of basin: flower Pesce 1966, 135-136; Mezzolani 2000, 228 and note 36
1452 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha3.01 Casa 45 Habitation. Urban
B Cocciopesto. Cocciopisto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 4.5/5 cm)
Pesce 1966, 129; Mezzolani 2000, 230-231, no. 3
Mezzolani 2000, figs. 7-8
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1453 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha4.01 Casa 34 Habitation. Urban
C Cocciopesto. Cocciopisto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5.5/6 cm)
Pesce 1966, 120; Mezzolani 2000, 232-233, no. 4
Mezzolani 2000, fig. 9
1454 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha5.01 Casa 33 (?) Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Possible semis of tesserae (distance: 4/6 cm) Mezzolani 2000, 234-236, no. 5
Mezzolani 2000, figs. 10-11
1455 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha6.01 Area “delle due colonne”. Magazzino scavo. Fragment
Cocciopisto. Signino
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of Republican period to beginning of Imperial period
Sardinia 1981, 140 (no. 128)
Sardinia 1981, pl. IV
1456 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha7.01 Area north of the temple with Semitic ground plan
Cocciopisto. Signino
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5 cm)
End of Republican period to beginning of Imperial period
Sardinia 1981, 140 (no. 129)
Sardinia 1981, pl. III
This floor might be identical with the one referred to by Pesce 1966 in house no. 45. Cf. Mezzolani 2000, 212 and note 4
1457 Italy Sardinia Tharros Tha8.01 Area east of the temple with Semitic ground plan
Signino Tesserae (mainly irregular and rectangular): whitePossible chip pavement
Central field/panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square
End of Republican period to beginning of Imperial period
Sardinia 1981, 140 (no. 130)
Sardinia 1981, pl. IV
Lost
1458 Libya Lepcis Magna Lep1.01 Old Forum. Phoenician-Punic Building
Cement (pink). Tracce cementizie di tessellato rosa
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (mainly set diagonally), diagonal layout
Late Punic phase (241-118 BC)
Carter 1965, 126-128; De Miro & Polito 2005, 26
Carter 1965, pl. 33 fig. 7
1459 Libya Sabratha Sab1.01 Regio III. Insula 9. Fragment
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Sign of Tanit Augustan period?
Tusa 1976, 33 FIG. 185
1460 Malta Tas-Silġ Tas1.01 Area 2, south. Sanctuary of Hera-Juno (Astarte)
Sanctuary 16-19. Portico and adjoining rooms
Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal-irregular layout (distance: 3.5/4 cm)
End of 2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC (stratigraphy)
A. Ciasca in Mis-sione archeologica 1965, 53-54, 179 and 192-193; A. Davico in Missione archelogico 1967, 39; Buhagiar 1996, 7-8; Rossignani 2009, 123-125
Missione archeologica 1965, pls. 13 and 17.1; Missione archeologica 1967, pl. 10; Rossignani 2009, fig. 10
1461 Spain Andalusia Córdoba (Patricia Corduba)
Cord1.01 Paseo del Gran Capitán 2
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: spaced swastika-meander. Possible main field: grid of lozenges.
Transition from 2nd to 1st cent. BC. First third of 1st cent. BC
Murillo Redondo & Jiménez Salvador 2002, 191-192 (no. 14)
Murillo Redondo & Jiménez Salvador 2002, p. 190
1462 Spain Andalusia Santiponce (Itálica)
Santi1.01 Casa de la Condesa de Lebrija?
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessella-tum: motif in spandrel (dol-phin)
Border: swastika-meander. Central panel: square - circle - intersecting circles making concave hexagons with hexafoils; fill: bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre).
Transition from 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Blanco Freijeiro 1978a, 44 (no. 26); de Amores Carredano & Rodríguez Hidalgo 1986, 549
Blanco Freijeiro 1978a, lám. 51.2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1463 Spain Andalusia Santiponce (Itálica)
Santi2.01 Avda. de Extremadura 56. Area of forum
Temple Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: white First field: grid of lozenges. Inscription in Latin, first line: M TRAHIVS C F PR AP ---; second line: DE STIPE IDEMQ CAV ---.Second field: double latchkey meander.
Augustan period (no conclusive dating evidence)
de Amores Carredano & Rodríguez Hidalgo 1986, 551-562; Brem 2000, 152; Díaz Ariño 2008, 208-209 (no. U 23)
de Amores Carredano & Rodríguez Hidalgo 1986, fig. 7; Díaz Ariño 2008, p. 337
1464 Spain Aragon Botorrita (Contrebia Belaisca)
Bot1.01 Eras Bajas Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Zone 1: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Main field: grid of lozenges.Zone 2: Grid of squares, diagonal layout. Circle - rosette.
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC). Terminus ante quem of 49 BC
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 173-174; Beltrán 1991, 186, 196
Beltrán 1991, fig. 26
The identification of motifs is based mainly on low-quality photographs
1465 Spain Aragon Botorrita (Contrebia Belaisca)
Bot1.02 Eras Bajas Habitation. Urban
5. Triclinium Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Central panel: square - concentric circles - concave hexagon - hexafoil
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC). Terminus ante quem of 49 BC.
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 173-174; Beltrán 1991, 186, 196
Beltrán 1991, fig. 23.1
The identification of motifs is based mainly on low-quality photographs
1466 Spain Aragon Botorrita (Contrebia Belaisca)
Bot1.03 Eras Bajas Habitation. Urban
11. Atrium Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Grid of squares, diagonal layout
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC). Terminus ante quem of 49 BC
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 173-174; Beltrán 1991, 186, 196
Beltrán 1991, figs. 24.2, 25.2
The identification of motifs is based mainly on low-quality photographs
1467 Spain Aragon Botorrita (Contrebia Belaisca)
Bot1.04 Eras Bajas Habitation. Urban
12. Tablinum Opus signinum
Tesserae: white First field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Second field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC). Terminus ante quem of 49 BC
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 173-174; Beltrán 1991, 186
Beltrán 1991, figs. 24.1, 25.1
The identification of motifs is based mainly on low-quality photographs
1468 Spain Aragon Botorrita (Contrebia Belaisca)
Bot1.05 Eras Bajas Habitation. Urban
9. Corridor Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC). Terminus ante quem of 49 BC
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 173-174; Beltrán 1991, 187, 199
Beltrán 1991, fig. 23.2
The identification of motifs is based mainly on low-quality photographs
1469 Spain Aragon Cabezo de Alcalá (Azaila)
CabA1.01 Acropolis Temple Pronaos Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Scale pattern (lengthwise) Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC)
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984a, 199-200; Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 171; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 100 (no. 152)
Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. XLIII
1470 Spain Aragon Cabezo de Alcalá (Azaila)
CabA1.02 Acropolis Temple Cella Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC)
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984a, 199-200; Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 171; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 100 (no. 153)
Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. XLIII
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1471 Spain Aragon Cabezo de Alcalá (Azaila)
CabA2.01 Museo de Teruel, Museo de Zaragoza, 58 and 3 fragments
Habitation? Urban
Opus signinum. Mortero de cal y fragmentos de cerámica
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: grey, whiteRed paint
Scale pattern.Swastika-meander.Spaced swastika-meander.Grid of lozenges.Fillets.Floral motifs.
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC)
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984a, 200-203; Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 171; Beltrán Lloris, M. 1991, 131
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984a, p. 205
1472 Spain Aragon Chalamera Chal1.01 Era Forcada. Fragments. Some reused in modern floors
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Reconstruction:Multiple framing fillets. Circular border of central panel: possible laurel leaves. Central panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges; hedera leaves and small circles with hexagon and hexafoil in interspaces
4th to 5th cent. AD
Pita Merce 1970; Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 178; Galve Izquierdo 1996, 51-52
Pita Merce 1970, figs. 1-7
1473 Spain Aragon Durón de Belmonte
Dur1.01 “salle” Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Unknown Sillières 2001, 180 and note 14
1474 Spain Aragon Huesca (Osca)
Hue1.01 Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Bichrome crosslets Sillières 2001, 180
1475 Spain Aragon La Cabañeta LaCab1.01 East of the baths Association house
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Northern part: Inscription in Latin:[---]NDILIVS·L·L·LICINVS·P·MANILIVS·C·L· [---] [---]IR[.]VS·MAGISTREIS·ARAM·PAVIMEN[---] [---]A[.]PERE·TECTORIO·FACIENDV·CVRA[---] LB
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Ferreruela Gonzalvo & Mínguez Morales 2001, 244-246; Ferreruela Gonzalvo & Mínguez Morales 2002, 208-211; Ferreruela et al. 2003; Díaz Ariño 2008, 180-181 (no. C 105)
Ferreruela Gonzalvo & Mínguez Morales 2001, fig. 1; Ferreruela et al. 2003, figs. 3-5; Díaz Ariño 2008, p. 330
1476 Spain Aragon La Caridad LaCar1.01 Casa I.1. Casa de Likine
Association house
1. Reception room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: grey, whiteRed paint
Field, tripartite:Eastern field: spaced swastika-meander, each space void.Central field subdivided into three main zones: Front zone: semis of tesserae, diagonal lay-out; band with Iberian inscription: l.i.ki.n.e.te. e.ki.a.r.u.se. ke. r. te. ku. Central zone: Border of panel: swastika-meander. Border (circular): foli-ate scroll with hederae. Central motif: circle with sixteen-lozenge star, hedera in intervals; spin-dle-shaped flower with volutes in two spandrels and pair of dolphins in two spandrels. Rear zone: Eastern panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges; two spandrels with crescent and two spandrels with pelta. Western panel: intersecting circles form-ing concave hexagons with hexafoils; star in two spandrels and fish in two spandrels.Western field: grid of lozenges.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC, latest material from the first third of the 1st cent. BC. Terminus ante quem of 80-72 BC
Vicente Redón et al. 1989; Vicente Redón et al. 1991, 102-107; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 144-148 (no. TE 1); Sillières 2001, 177-180; Vassal 2006, 116 (no. 49)
FIGS. 199-200; Vicente Redón et al. 1989, figs. 2-7, lám. I.1; Vicente Redón et al. 1991, figs. 35-39, 63; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 61; Sillières 2001, figs. 2-3
1477 Spain Aragon La Caridad LaCar1.02 Casa I.1. Casa de Likine
Association house
4. Cubiculum Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Antechamber: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a quatrefoil.Bed area: grid of lozenges.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC, latest material from the first third of the 1st cent. BC. Termi-nus ante quem of 80-72 BC
Vicente Redón et al. 1989; Vicente Redón et al. 1991, 102-107; Sillières 2001, 177-180; Vassal 2006, 116 (no. 48)
FIGS. 199, 201; Vicente Redón et al. 1989, lám. I.2; Vicente Redón et al. 1991, fig. 34; Sillières 2001, fig. 2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1478 Spain Aragon Sádaba Sad1.01 West of the Canal de las Bárdenas
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Caldarium Opus signinum
Grid of lozenges; fill: crosslet Garcia y Bellido 1963, 9; Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 182
1479 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE1.01 Insula I. Casa A (later: Casa C/de los Delfines)
Habitation. Urban
6 (room 7 in Casa C). Reception room
Mortero (blanco). Signinum (blanco)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae (irregular): black
Inscription in Latin: SALVE Phase III A-2: 32-30 BC
Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, 64, 78, 81, 84, 86; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 40 (no. 63); Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 90-93; Beltrán Lloris, M. 1991, 142; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 163 (no. Z 1); Brem 2000, 151
FIG. 204; Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, figs. 31a, 32a; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, figs. 4-5; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 70
1480 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE1.02 Insula I. Casa A (later: Casa C/de los Delfines)
Habitation. Urban
4. Atrium Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Concentric rectangles - lozenge with spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera; grid of lozenges with a 90° rotation in corner
Phase III A-3: 30 BC - AD 10/15
Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, 64, 89-90, 93; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 40-41 (no. 64); Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 90-93; Vassal 2006, 119 (no. 61)
FIGS. 204-205; Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, figs. 31b, 34, 35a; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. XV.1; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, figs. 4-5
1481 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE1.03 Insula I. Casa C/de los Delfines
Habitation. Urban
6. Tablinum Opus signinum (cerámica). Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Southern field: Central panel (poorly preserved): square - circular border with possible swastika-meander; dolphin in corners. Side panels: double latchkey meander.Northern field: double latchkey meander. Central panel: square - circular border with swastika-meander; dolphin in corner; concentric circles - pseudo-shield of lozenges.
Phase III B-1: AD 10/15 - AD 50/54
Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, 64, 119, 140, 144; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 41 (no. 67); Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 90-93; Vassal 2006, 118 (no. 58)
FIGS. 204, 206; Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, figs. 52a, 60, 61a-b; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. XVI; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, figs. 5-6
Owner: L. Licinius At(ico)
1482 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE1.04 Insula I. Casa C/de los Delfines
Habitation. Urban
8. Cubiculum Opus signinum (céramica)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Antechamber: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Dividing band: central quatrefoil, three dolphins on either side.Bed area: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
Phase III B-1: AD 10/15 - AD 50/54
Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, 64, 144, 146; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 41 (no. 69); Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 90-93; Vassal 2006, 118 (no. 59)
FIGS. 204, 207; Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, figs. 52b, 52b-2, 62; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. XVII; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, figs. 5, 7
Owner: L. Licinius At(ico)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1483 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE1.05 Insula I. Casa C/de los Delfines
Habitation. Urban
14. Exedra Mortero (blanco)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: white Gaming board: four radii in outline attached to the inner circle (containing a hexafoil) and extending beyond the outer circle
Phase III B-1: AD 10/15 - AD 50/54
Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, 64, 119, 146; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 41 (no. 70); Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 90-93
FIGS. 204, 208; Beltrán Lloris, M. et al. 1984, figs. 63b-c; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. XV.1, XVI-XVII; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, fig. 5
Owner: L. Licinius At(ico)
1484 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE2.01 Insula VII. Casa de Hércules
Habitation. Urban
1. Triclinium Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, greenish grey, ochre, red, white
Outer border (for whole field): row of crosslets.First border of first panel (at front): hedera leaves with fruits. Second border of first panel: grid of hexagons (honeycomb). Third border of first panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares. Central panel: grid of squares, orthogonal layout.Area between two panels: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.First border of second panel: two sides with foliate scroll, two sides with row of squares with fill: two kinds of quatrefoils, and one side with bull’s head at centre. Second border of second panel: swastika-meander. Second panel (at rear): square - circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil as centre, small hexafoils as fill; dolphin in corners.
The room belongs to the first phase of the house. Second Style wall paintings in the room
Beltrán Lloris, M. 1980, 412; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 95-96; Beltrán Lloris, M. 1991, 150-151; Vassal 2006, 118-119 (no. 60)
Beltrán Lloris, M. 1980, lám. II
We are grateful to Miguel Beltrán Lloris for giving us the opportunity to study a photograph of the floor
1485 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE2.02 Insula VII. Casa de Hércules
Habitation. Urban
2. Triclinium Opus signinum. Signino
Couch area: scale pattern. Central field: grid of lozenges
The room belongs to the first phase of the house. Second Style wall paintings in the room
Beltrán Lloris, M. 1980, 412; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 95-96; Beltrán Lloris, M. 1991, 150, 156
1486 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE2.03 Insula VII. Casa de Hércules
Habitation. Urban
3-4. Cubiculum
Mortero (blanco). Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, ochre
Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges.
The room belongs to the first phase of the house
Beltrán Lloris, M. 1980, 413; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 95-96; Beltrán Lloris, M. 1991, 150
1487 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE2.04 Insula VII. Casa de Hércules
Habitation. Urban
Room opening onto the peristyle
Opus signinum. Signino
Panel: scale pattern.Panel: grid of lozenges.
Beltrán Lloris, M. 1980, 412; Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 95-96
1488 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE3.01 Insula VII. Casa de la Tortuga
Habitation. Urban
46. Triclinium Gravilla Tesserae: black Threshold: Inscription in Latin: CAVE CANE Beltrán Lloris, M. 1991, 144-145, 156
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1489 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE4.01 Insula VII. Casa del Emblema blanco y negro
Habitation. Urban
18. Entrance room
Mortero (blanco)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Inscription in Latin: CAVE CANE Augustan period Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 96-97; Beltrán Lloris, M. 1991, 145; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 163-164 (no. Z 2)
Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 71
1490 Spain Aragon Velilla de Ebro (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida-Celsa)
VelE4.02 Insula VII. Casa del Emblema blanco y negro
Habitation. Urban
2. Tablinum Opus signinum
Tiles and inset piecesOpus tessellatum: band, central panel
Possible threshold: swastika-meander Lasheras Corruchaga 1989, 96-97; Beltrán Lloris, M. 1991, 145
1491 Spain Aragon Zaragoza (Caesaraugu-sta)
Zar1.01 Calle de Don Juan de Aragón 9
Habitation. Urban
Triclinium (winter)
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Antechamber: Panel: pair of dolphins – one small and one large in spandrel. First circular border: swastika-meander. Second circular border: wave pattern. Central field: pseudo-shield of lozenges.Dining area: Front zone: unknown. U-shaped area: grid of lozenges. Central panel: square - circular border with foliate scroll and hederae; hedera leaves in spandrel. Central panel: rosette of lobed petals.
First third of 1st cent. BC. Abandoned 35/30 BC
Galve Izquierdo 1991, 206-209; Zaragoza 1991, 15-16; Galve Izquierdo 1996, 37-52, 54; Sillières 2001, 180, 182; Vassal 2006, 118 (no. 57); Beltrán Lloris, M. & Mostalac Carrillo 2007, 71
FIG. 210; Galve Izquierdo 1991, figs. 2, 4, 9; Zaragoza 1991, 15; Galve Izquierdo 1996, figs. 9-10, lám. 11-20; Sillières 2001, fig. 4; Beltrán Lloris, M. & Mostalac Carrillo 2007, fig. 1
1492 Spain Aragon Zaragoza (Caesaraugu-sta)
Zar2.01 Calle Torrellas 1, calle Palafox 26
Habitation. Urban
Triclinium Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: foliate scroll with opposed hederae. Field: grid of lozenges.
Prior to the Augustan colony
I. Aguilera Aragón in Zaragoza 1991, 13-15; Galve Izquierdo 1996, 50, 52
Zaragoza 1991, p. 13
1493 Spain Aragon Zaragoza (Caesaraugu-sta)
Zar3.01 Plaza de La Seo. Area of the forum. Fragments
Shop Shop Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges. Last decade of 1st cent. BC
Mostalac Carrillo & Perez Casas 1989, 135, 137; Galve Izquierdo 1996, 50
Mostalac Carrillo & Perez Casas 1989, p. 135
1494 Spain Castile-León
Astorga (Asturica Augusta)
Asto1.01 Near the forum. Domus del pavimento de opus signinum
Habitation. Urban
1. Triclinium Opus signinum (latericio)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessella-tum: borderRed paint
Semis of bichrome crosslets (white centre), orthogonal layout (distance: 36 cm). Possibly central panel
Tiberian to Claudian period (dating evidence)
Burón Alvarez 1997, 24, 42-43; Burón Alvarez 1998, 1043-1048
Burón Alvarez 1997, plano 7
1495 Spain Castile-La Mancha
Balazote Bal1.01 La Vega Opus signinum
Grid of squares; fill: possible crosslets Blázquez et al. 1989a, 46 (no. 37)
1496 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp1.01 Sant Martí d’Empúries (Palaiapolis). Carrer del Corral 8-10
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: multiple framing fillets. Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.
2nd to 1st cent. BC
10 anys 2003, 29 10 anys 2003, p. 29
1497 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp2.01 Neapolis. Insula A. Casa 19
Habitation. Urban
1 Opus signinum
Grid of squares, diagonal layout. Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 387-388
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 389 and separate plan; Tang 2005, fig. 18
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Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1498 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp3.01 Neapolis. Insula M. Casa 1 (Domus de las inscripciones)
Habitation. Urban
6. Dining-room
Opus signinum
Mat: Inscription in Greek: ΕΥ[Τ]ΥΧΕ.Central field: circle - rosette
Second half of 1st cent. BC
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 385-386; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 93-95 (no. GI 3); Brem 2000, 151
FIG. 187; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 386 and separate plan; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 30; Tang 2005, fig. 17
1499 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp3.02 Neapolis. Insula M. Casa 1 (Domus de las inscripciones)
Habitation. Urban
7. Passage Opus signinum
Mat: Inscription in Greek: ΧΑΙΡΕΤΕ Second half of 1st cent. BC
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 385-386; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 95-96 (no. GI 4); Brem 2000, 151
FIG. 187; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 386 and separate plan; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 31; Tang 2005, fig. 17
1500 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp4.01 Neapolis. Insula M. Casa 7 (Domus H)
Habitation. Urban
2. Triclinium Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Central field: grid of squares, diagonal layout. Built or remodelled before the last third of 1st cent. BC
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 366; Santos 1998, 558 and note 7
FIG. 187; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 366 and seperate plan; Tang 2005, fig. 17
Personal observation of floor
1501 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp4.02 Neapolis. Insula M. Casa 7 (Domus H)
Habitation. Urban
3 Opus signinum
Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout. Built or remodelled before the last third of 1st cent. BC
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 366; Santos 1998, 558 and note 7
FIG. 187; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 366 and seperate plan; Tang 2005, fig. 17
1502 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp5.01 Neapolis. Insula C. Casa 28 (Casa de la herrería)
Habitation. Urban
1 Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of squares, orthogonal layout Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 356
Personal observation of floor. Small part of floor visible
1503 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp6.01 Neapolis. Insula C. Casa 34. (Domus del atrio tetrástilo)
Habitation. Urban
8. Main room Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 368-369
Plan: Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 367 and separate plan
Personal observation of floor. Small part of floor visible
1504 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp7.01 Neapolis. Insula C. Casa 35
Habitation. Urban
2-3 Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 403, 406
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 367 and separate plan; Tang 2005, fig. 20
Personal observation of floor. Small part of floor in room 2 visible
1505 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp8.01 Neapolis, Insula C. Casa 43. (Casa de la esquina del agora)
Habitation. Urban
2. Main room Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 357
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 370 and separate plan; Tang 2005, fig. 18
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1506 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp9.01 Neapolis. Insula O. Casa 52. (Casa del mosaico con inscripción Hedykoitos)
Habitation. Urban
2. Dining-room
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Mat: box with inscription in Greek: ΗΔΥΚΟΙΤΟΣ.Outer border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal-irregular layout. Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field: grid of lozenges.
Second half of 1st cent. BC
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1989; Olmos Romera 1989, 45-52; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 358-359; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 92-93 (no. GI 2); Brem 2000, 151; Vassal 2006, 108 (no. 8); Tang 2010, 638
Olmos Romera 1989, figs. 1-2; Marcet & Sanmartí 1990, 112 (top); Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 253 and separate plan; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 29; Vassal 2006, fig. 10; Tang 2005, figs. 20, 25; Tang 2010, fig. 13
Personal observation of floor
1507 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp10.01 Neapolis. Insula H. Casa 75. (Casa de la cisterna en L)
Habitation. Urban
2 Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: pair of opposed undulating and intersecting bands, forming horizontal spindles.Field: grid of squares, diagonal layout.
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 372-373
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 373 and separate plan; Tang 2005, fig. 18
1508 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp11.01 Neapolis. Insula N. Casa 80. (Casa del mosaico con inscripción Xaire Agathos Daimon)
Habitation. Urban
3. Dining-room
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, blue, whiteOpus tessellatum: centre of left pseudo-shield of lozenges (bichrome hexafoil)
At entrance (?) and next to the right panel: Inscription in Greek: ΧΑΙΡΕ ΑΓΑΘΟΣ ΔΑΙΜΩΝ.Outer border: semis of tesserae, diagonal lay-out. Main field with two juxtaposed panels: Border of right panel: spaced swastika-mean-der, each space containing a square with a black diagonal cross and white tessera at centre. Pan-el: circle - pseudo-shield of lozenges (black tes-sera at intersections); lily with volutes and dou-ble volutes in spandrel. Band between panels: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross and ir-regular, white centre), diagonal-irregular layout. Border of left panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Panel: square - circle - pseudo-shield of loz-enges with circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil (opus tessellatum) as centre (black tessera at intersections); lily with volutes, double volutes and crosslets in spandrel.
Second half of 1st cent. BC
Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1989; Olmos Romera 1989, 52-57; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 374; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 90-92; Brem 2000, 151; Vassal 2006, 108-109 (no. 9)
FIG. 190; Olmos Romera 1989, fig. 3; Marcet & Sanmartí 1990, pp. 109, 112 (bottom); Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, pp. 375-376 and separate plan; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 28; Vassal 2006, fig. 17; Tang 2005, fig. 20
1509 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp12.01 Neapolis, Insula S. Casa 85. (Domus del Clypeus)
Habitation. Urban
1. Atrium Tesserae: black, white
Impluvium basin: circle - compass rose Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 375
FIG. 187; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, p. 377 and separate plan; Tang 2005, fig. 17
1510 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp13.01 Neapolis. Sanctuary of Asclepius. Temple P
Temple Cella Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Main field: grid of squares, diagonal layout.
First half of 2nd cent. BC (coins)
Marcet & Sanmartí 1990, 96; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 176-178
Marcet & Sanmartí 1990, p. 96; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, separate plan
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
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1511 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp14.01 Roman city. Insula 36. Casa 1. (Casa Villanueve)
Habitation. Urban
36 Opus signinum
Grid of lozenges First phase: first quarter of 1st cent. BC
Sanmartí-Grego & Santos Retolaza 1986-1989; Santos Retolaza 1991, 22-30; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 242, 390-391, 395-397; Carrión-Masgrau & Santos Retolaza 1995, 113; Santos 1998, 559-565; Tang 2005, 329-330; Santos 2012, 73
1512 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp14.02 Roman city. Insula 36. Casa 1. (Casa Villanueve)
Habitation. Urban
38. Cubiculum
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber: Outer zone: scattering of bichrome crosslets (black centre). Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field, off-centre: scattering of bichrome crosslets (black centre). Central panel: grid of squares, diagonal layout.Bed area: scattering of bichrome crosslets (black centre).
First phase: first quarter of 1st cent. BC
Sanmartí-Grego & Santos Retolaza 1986-1989; Santos Retolaza 1991, 22-30; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 242, 390-391, 395-397; Carrión-Masgrau & Santos Retolaza 1995, 113; ; Santos 1998, 559-565; Tang 2005, 329-330; Tang 2010, 638; Santos 2012, 73
Tang 2010, fig. 11
Personal observation of floor
1513 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp14.03 Roman city. Insula 36. Casa 1. (Casa Villanueve)
Habitation. Urban
Northern section
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: concentric squares - concentric circles - pseudo-shield of lozenges with hexafoil as centre; fill in each lozenge: tessera, forming concave concentric octagons; spindle-shaped petal with curved leaves in spandrel
The floor belongs to an earlier structure, incorporated into Casa 1 in the Augustan period
Sanmartí-Grego & Santos Retolaza 1986-1989; Santos Retolaza 1991, 22-30; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 242, 390-391, 395-397; Carrión-Masgrau & Santos Retolaza 1995, 113; Santos 1998, 559-565; Tang 2005, 329-330; Tang 2010, 638; Santos 2012, 79-80
FIG. 191; Décor II, pl. 343d; Tang 2010, fig. 12
1514 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp15.01 Roman city. Insula 29. Casa 2A
Habitation. Urban
7 Opus signinum
Unknown First phase Santos Retolaza 1991, 31; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 241-242, 391; Tang 2005, 330; Santos 2012, 76
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
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1515 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp16.01 Roman city. Insula 29. Casa 2B
Habitation. Urban
15. Triclinium Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Mat: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally).Field: grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally). Central panel: lost.
End of 1st cent. BC. Augustan period
Marcet & Sanmartí 1990, 158; Santos Retolaza 1991, 31-33; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 239-240, 391-394; Carrión Masgrau & Santos Retolaza 1995, 107; Tang 2005, 330-331; Santos 2012, 78
Marcet & Sanmartí 1990, p. 158 (bottom); Tang 2005, fig. 27
Personal observation of floor. Small part of floor visible
1516 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp16.02 Roman city. Insula 29. Casa 2B
Habitation. Urban
17. Exedra Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: scale pattern.Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a tessera. Between border and central field: row of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Central field: grid of squares, diagonal layout.
1st cent. BC (pre-Augustan period)
Santos Retolaza 1991, 31-33; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 239-240, 391-394; Carrión Masgrau & Santos Retolaza 1995, 115-116; Tang 2005, 330-331
Tang 2005, fig. 26; Santos 2012, fig. 6.6
Personal observation of floor
1517 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp16.03 Roman city. Insula 29. Casa 2B
Habitation. Urban
19. Cubiculum
Signinum Tesserae: black Grid of lozenges 1st cent. BC (pre-Augustan period)
Santos Retolaza 1991, 31-33; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 239-240, 391-394; Carrión Masgrau & Santos Retolaza 1995, 117; Tang 2005, 330-331
1518 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp16.04 Roman city. Insula 29. Casa 2B
Habitation. Urban
21. Triclinium (winter)
Signinum Spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square
1st cent. BC (pre-Augustan period)
Santos Retolaza 1991, 31-33; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 239-240, 391-394; Carrión Masgrau & Santos Retolaza 1995, 117; Tang 2005, 330-331
1519 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp16.05 Roman city. Insula 29. Casa 2B
Habitation. Urban
26. Exedra Signinum Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: row of rectangles; fill: quatrefoils. Row of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Border of field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally).Row of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Central field: square - pseudo-shield of lozenges; pelta in spandrel.
1st cent. BC (pre-Augustan period)
Santos Retolaza 1991, 31-33; Carrión Masgrau & Santos Retolaza 1993, 103; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 239-240, 391-394; Tang 2005, 330-331
Personal observation of floor
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1520 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp16.06 Roman city. Insula 29. Casa 2B
Habitation. Urban
31. Tepidarium
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Passage to caldarium: row of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Grid of lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally)
1st cent. AD Santos Retolaza 1991, 31-33; Mar & Ruiz de Arbulo 1993, 239-240, 391-394; Tang 2005, 330-331; Santos 2012, 81
Personal observation of floor. Small part of floor visible
1521 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp17.01 Roman city. Insula 9/al S.E. del foro. Casa 3. (Casa del Dr. Pi)
Habitation. Urban
14 Signinum Grid of lozenges Santos Retolaza 1991, 33; Santos 1998, 566; Tang 2005, 331-332; Santos 2012, 70, 83
1522 Spain Catalonia Badalona (Baetulo)
Bad1.01 Clos de la Torre. Calle Fluvía 34. Can Mención
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border/dividing band: spaced swastika-meander.Central panel: square - concentric circles - pseudo-shield of lozenges.
Julio-Claudian period. First half of 1st cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
Balil 1964, 88-89 (no. 3); Barral I Altet 1978, 81 (no. 52); Guitart et al. 1991, 44; Vassal 2006, 109 (no. 11)
Balil 1964, lám. II.4; Barral I Altet 1978, lám. XLIII.1; Guitart et al. 1991, lám. XIII
1523 Spain Catalonia Badalona (Baetulo)
Bad2.01 Calle de Lladó 45-53. Partly in Museo Arqueológico de Barcelona
Habitation. Urban
Atrium Opus signinum (latericio)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: impluvium basin
Northern side: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersection.Eastern side: grid of octagons and poised squares, black tessera at intersections; fill in octagons: square with fill (e.g. circle with crosslet, diagonal cross); fill in poised squares: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre).Southern side: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections.Western side: grid of octagons and poised squares, black tessera at intersections; fill in octagons: square; fill in poised squares: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre).
First third of 1st cent. BC. Julio-Claudian period
Serra Rafols 1931; Balil 1964, 89-94 (nos. 4-5); Barral I Altet 1978, 81-87 (nos. 53-56); Padrós i Martí 1985, 47-48; Guitart et al. 1991, 36-40; Vassal 2006, 109 (no. 12)
FIG. 193; Serra Rafols 1931, figs. 158, 161; Balil 1964, lám. III, IV.1-2; Barral I Altet 1978, lám. XLIII.2, XLIV, XLVIII.2; Guitart et al. 1991, fig. 3, lám. IV
1524 Spain Catalonia Badalona (Baetulo)
Bad2.02 Calle de Llado 45-53
Habitation. Urban
North-east of atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: opposed simple meander; fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre); row of crosslets between the two meanders.First border of field: crosslets. Second border of field: crosslets. Field: Western part/panel: square - concentric poised squares - concentric circles - concentric poised squares, an orthogonal cross bisects the entire concentric composition; circle - square in corner; fill: crosslet
First third of 1st cent. BC. Julio-Claudian period
Serra Rafols 1931; Balil 1964, 89-94 (no. 8); Barral I Altet 1978, 81-87 (no. 59); Padrós i Martí 1985, 47-48; Guitart et al. 1991, 36-40
FIG. 193; Serra Rafols 1931, figs. 158, 165; Balil 1964, lám. III, VI.1; Barral I Altet 1978, lám. XLVIII.2; Padrós i Martí 1985, lám. XI.1; Guitart et al. 1991, fig. 3, lám. IV
1525 Spain Catalonia Badalona (Baetulo)
Bad3.01 Calle Fluviá 23 Habitation. Urban
2 Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Fillet Ascribed to the first phase of the house
Padrós i Martí 1985, 53-54; Guitart et al. 1991, 41
Padrós i Martí 1985, lám. XV.1; Guitart et al. 1991, figs. 10-11, lám. XI
1526 Spain Catalonia Cabrera de Mar
CabM1.01 Guardiola Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semicircle Barral I Altet 1978, 97 (no. 80)
Barral I Altet 1978, lám. LV.1-2
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1527 Spain Catalonia El Masnou ElM1.01 Cal Ros de les Cabres. Museu El Masnou
Habitation. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Fillet.Bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre).
Second half of 2nd to first quarter of 3rd cent. AD
Barral I Altet 1978, 91-95 (no. 75)
Barral I Altet 1978, lám. LIV.2
1528 Spain Catalonia Mataró (Iluro) Mat1.01 Plaça Gran. Casa Guanyabens
Habitation. Urban
North of the peristyle
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a white crosslet of four tesserae. Central field: rectangle - lozenge with meander; pair of dolphins in corner
Mid-1st cent. BC or 30-20 BC?
Barral I Altet 1978, 98-99 (no. 85); J. Arxé & J.A. Cerdà in Arxé & Cerdà 1982-1983, 289-290; Clariana et al. 1991, 50-52
Barral I Altet 1978, lám. LVI.2, LVI.4; Clariana et al. 1991, fig. 2
A fragment of the border is lost
1529 Spain Catalonia Mataró (Iluro) Mat1.02 Plaça Gran. Casa Guanyabens
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Northern, southern and western portioces: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Main field: semis of crosslets
Mid-1st cent. BC or 30-20 BC?
J. Arxé & J.A. Cerdà in Arxé & Cerdà 1982-1983, 289-290; Clariana et al. 1991, 50-52
Clariana et al. 1991, fig. 2
1530 Spain Catalonia Samalús Sam1.01 Can Martí. Puig del Castell. Southern slope
Habitation. Villa
3. Ala? Opus signinum (rose)
Tesserae: white Frame: multiple framing fillets, with diagonal line in corner. Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Barral I Altet 1978, 146 (no. 167); Aquilué i Abadías & Pardo i Rodriguez 1990, 95.
Barral I Altet 1978, lám. CVI; Aquilué i Abadías & Pardo i Rodriguez 1990, figs. 7-9, 13
1531 Spain Catalonia Samalús Sam1.02 Can Martí. Puig del Castell. Southern slope
Habitation. Villa
4. Atrium? Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Concentric semicircles End of 2nd to first half of 1st cent. BC
Barral I Altet 1978, 146 (no. 168); Aquilué i Abadías & Pardo i Rodriguez 1990, 98
Barral I Altet 1978, lám. CVII.1; Aquilué i Abadías & Pardo i Rodriguez 1990, fig. 13
1532 Spain Catalonia Tarragona (Tarraco)
Tarr1.01 Carrer del Governador González no. 17/Rambla Nova 78
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of 2nd cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
Macias Solé 2004, 74; Planimetria 2007, 106, no. 378
1533 Spain Catalonia Tarragona (Tarraco)
Tarr1.02 Carrer del Governador González no. 17/Rambla Nova 78
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges End of 2nd cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
Macias Solé 2004, 74; Planimetria 2007, 106, no. 378
1534 Spain Catalonia Tarragona (Tarraco)
Tarr2.01 Carrer del Gasòmetre no. 36
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Second half of 2nd cent. BC (dating material)
Díaz García & Macias Solé 2000; Marcias Solé 2004, 74; Planimetria 2007, 119, no. 460
1535 Spain Catalonia Tarragona (Tarraco)
Tarr3.01 Carrer de Fortuny nos. 12-14
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares
1st cent. AD? Macias Solé 2000b; Macias Solé 2004, 75; Planimetria 2007, 109-110, no. 401
Macias Solé 2000b, fig. 2
1536 Spain Catalonia Torredembar-ra
Tor1.01 Via Augusta. Villa “El Moro”
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Located in the baths
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Square.Possible scattering of tesserae.
Augustan period Terré 1987, 221; Remolà Vallverdù 2007, 119-123
Terré 1987, p. 222
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1537 Spain Catalonia Torredembar-ra
Tor1.02 Via Augusta. Villa “El Moro”
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Located in the baths
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Threshold: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.
Augustan period Terré 1987, 221; Remolà Vallverdù 2007, 119-123
Terré 1987, p. 222; Remolà Vallverdù 2007, fig. 6
1538 Spain Extrema-dura
Mérida (Augusta Emerita)
Mer1.01 Prolongación Pedro Ma Plano
Opus signinum
Grid of squares, diagonal layout.Centre: concentric circles.
Terminus post quem of 25 BC
Blanco Freijeiro 1978b, 48 (no. 53); Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 205
Blanco Freijeiro 1978b, lám. 85a-b
1539 Spain La Rioja Alfaro (Graccurris)
Alf1.01 Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Possible grid of lozenges.Possible compound rosette, including straight stem with hederae; fill: hedera leaves.
First half of 1st cent. AD
Hernández Vera 2002, 181-182
Hernández Vera 2002, p. 182
1540 Spain La Rioja Cervera del Rio Alhama
Cerv1.01 Museo Numantino de Soria
Conglomera-do de color rijizo
Tesserae: white Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 142 (no. 216)
Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. LXXVIII.3
1541 Spain La Rioja Cervera del Rio Alhama
Cerv2.01 Conglomera-do de color rijizo
Tesserae: white Panel: squares - circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil; double volutes and tesserae in spandrel
Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 142 (no. 217)
Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. LXXVIII.2
1542 Spain La Rioja Inestrillas (Contrebia Leukade)
Ine1.01 Partly in Museo de Soria
Opus signinum
“estrellas, ruedas, delfines” Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 174; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 142 (no. 219)
1543 Spain Region of Murcia
Bolbax Bolb2.01 Museo Arqueológico de Cieza
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Grid of squares, black tessera at intersections, diagonal layout
Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 205
Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, fig. 5
1544 Spain Region of Murcia
Cabo de Palos
CabP1.01 El Castillet. Museo Municipal de Cartagena
Habitation. Rural. Villa
5 Cal de color rojo. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Meander Cuadrado Díaz 1952, 140-143; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 312-313; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 70 (no. 61)
Cuadrado Díaz 1952, fig. 1 (plan)
Destroyed
1545 Spain Region of Murcia
Cabo de Palos
CabP1.02 El Castillet. Museo Municipal de Cartagena. Fragments
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Geometric patterns Cuadrado Díaz 1952, 140-143; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 312-313; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 70 (no. 62)
Cuadrado Díaz 1952, fig. 1 (plan)
1546 Spain Region of Murcia
Cabo de Palos
CabP1.03 El Castillet. Museo Municipal de Cartagena. Fragments
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum (tiesto)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: colour is not described
Semis of four-tessera squares Cuadrado Díaz 1952, 140-143; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 312-313; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 70 (no. 62)
Cuadrado Díaz 1952, fig. 1 (plan)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1547 Spain Region of Murcia
Cabo de Palos
CabP1.04 El Castillet. Museo Municipal de Cartagena. Nine fragments
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Four-tessera squares.Semis of four-tessera squares (distance: 5.5-6 cm).Meander.Fillets.
Cuadrado Díaz 1952, 140-143; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 312-313; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 70 (no. 62 bis)
Cuadrado Díaz 1952, fig. 1 (plan); Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. XXVIII-XXIX
1548 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta1.01 Catedral Sta. María Vieja
Public building or habitation?
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of lozenges.Front zone: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: square - circle - pseudo-shield of lozenges.
1st cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 290-292, no. 1; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 32-35 (no. 1); Vassal 2006, 109 (no. 13)
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, fig. 1; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 4, lám. I; Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 3
1549 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta2.01 Calle del Duque 29. Domus de la Fortuna
Habitation. Urban
VII. Atrium Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 11-12 cm).Mat at the back: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections.Box with inscription in Latin: F[ORT]VNA PROPITIA.
Probably built last decades of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 35-40 (no. 2); Martín Camino et al. 2001, 27-28; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 173-174; Soler Huertas 2001, 64-65
FIG. 194; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 5, lám. II; Martín Camino et al. 2001, fig. 1, lám. 3-4, pp. 19-20
1550 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta2.02 Calle del Duque 29. Domus de la Fortuna
Habitation. Urban
XI. Triclinium Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Antechamber (east), tripartite:Central field: Border: row of concentric semicircles with concentric squares in the corner; fill: crosslets. Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally). Side fields: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections.Dividing band: grid of squares, diagonal layout; fill: tessera.Central area, tripartite:Central rectangular panel: grid of lozenges, black tessera at intersections. Side panels: grid of concentric squares; fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre).Dining area: U-shaped area: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 9-10 cm). Central panel: concentric circles - circular border with swastika-meander - concentric circles - eight-lozenge star; fill between lozenges: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre).
Probably built last decades of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 298-303, no. 7; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 35-40 (no. 3); Martín Camino et al. 2001, 28-30; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 177, 180; Soler Huertas 2001, 68-69; Vassal 2006, 109-110 (nos. 15-17)
FIG. 194; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, fig. 3, lám. V; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 5, lám. IIIb, IVa-b; Martín Camino et al. 2001, fig. 1; Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 4, 7
1551 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta2.03 Calle del Duque 29. Domus de la Fortuna
Habitation. Urban
V. Corridor Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout
Probably built last decades of 1st cent. BC
Martín Camino et al. 2001, 30; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 173-174; Soler Huertas 2001, 70
FIG. 194; Martín Camino et al. 2001, fig. 1
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1552 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta2.04 Calle del Duque 29. Domus de la Fortuna
Habitation. Urban
VI. Tablinum Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Front zone: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (black centre).Rear zone: U-shaped area: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout (distance: 10/11 cm). Panel: square - circle - concentric octagons - pseudo-shield of lozenges; concentric squares and triangles with bichrome crosslet (black centre) in spandrel.
Probably built last decades of 1st cent. BC
Martín Camino et al. 2001, 32-34; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 175, 178; Soler Huertas 2001, 69-70
FIG. 194; Martín Camino et al. 2001, fig. 1, lám. 5
1553 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta2.05 Calle del Duque 29. Domus de la Fortuna
Habitation. Urban
III. Ala Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border on two sides: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout. Central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing concentric squares with a bichrome crosslet (black centre)
Probably built last decades of 1st cent. BC
Martín Camino et al. 2001, 36-37; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 175; Soler Huertas 2001, 66
FIG. 194; Martín Camino et al. 2001, fig. 1, lám. 8-9
It is uncertain whether the room belongs to the house
1554 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta3.01 Cerro de la Concepción. Calle Soledad no. 6, intersecting with calle Nueva
Habitation. Urban
Atrium Opus signinum (cerámica)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset piecesOpus tessellatum: motif in corners (dolphins)
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout. Border of central panel: row of concentric squares; fill: inset piece. Central panel: rectangle - concentric lozenges - concentric rectangles; triangle with dolphin (opus tessellatum) in corner
House demolished end of 1st cent. BC or beginning of 1st cent. AD
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 44 (no. 5); Ramallo Asensio 1989, 73-74; Vassal 2006, 110-111 (no. 19); Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 593-595
FIG. 195; Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. VIa; Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 5, p. 205
1555 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta3.02 Cerro de la Concepción. Calle Soledad no. 6, intersecting with calle Nueva
Habitation. Urban
South-east of the atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteInset piecesOpus tessella-tum: border of central panel (foliate scroll with hederae)
First field: grid of squares, diagonal layout, black tessera at intersections; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally).Dividing band: foliate scroll with hederae (opus tessellatum).Second field: grid of concentric squares, orthogonal layout; fill: inset piece.
House demolished end of 1st cent. BC or beginning of 1st cent. AD
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 44-45 (no. 6); Ramallo Asensio 1989, 73-74; Vassal 2006, 111 (no. 20); Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 595-596.
FIG. 196; Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. VIb; Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 8
1556 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta4.01 El Molinete. Sector A-2. Shrine of Atargatis
Shrine Cella Opus signinum. Signinum
Tesserae: white At entrance: rectangle with inscription in Latin: A… A …ATE / A / SA..TE ET / EO MELIVS
End of 2nd cent. BC. First half of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 305, no. 9; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 45-46 (no. 7); Gómez Pallarès 1997, 115-117 (no. MU 3); Brem 2000, 151; Vassal 2006, 111 (no. 21); Díaz Ariño 2008, 109-110 (no. C 17); Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 586-588
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, lám. VI.2; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 7, lám. VIII; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 41; Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 12; Díaz Ariño 2008, p. 303
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1557 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta5.01 Calle Gisbert no. 14 or calle Faquineto or los Cuatro Santos. Museo Arqueológico Municipal. Fragment, inv. no. 234
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Fillets.Inscription in Latin: SALVE.
1st cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 297, no. 6; Blázquez 1982, 70 (no. 71); Ramallo Asensio 1985, 47 (no. 10); Gómez Pallarès 1997, 117-118 (no. MU 4); Brem 2000, 151; Vassal 2006, 111-112 (no. 24)
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, lám. IV.2; Blázquez 1982, lám. 29; Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. IXa; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 42; Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 10
1558 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta6.01 Calle Gisbert or calle Faquineto. Museo Arqueológico Municipal. Two fragments, inv. nos. 199, 066
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: parts of central motif
Fillet of bichrome poised four-tessera squares.Rectangular panel: stem with berries/fruits, leaves and volutes.
End of Republican period
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 296-297, no. 5; Blázquez 1982, 71 (no. 75); Ramallo Asensio 1985, 47-48 (no. 11-11 bis)
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, lám. III, IV.1; Blázquez 1982, lám. 30; Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. IXb, XVIIb
1559 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta7.01 Calle Mayor. Museo Municipal de Cartagena. Eight fragments, inv. nos. 2592, 2593, 2594, 2595, 2601, 2602, 2603
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 6 cm).Bichrome poised four-tessera squares. Fillets.Possible white poised four-tessera square.Right angle.
End of Republican period to beginning of Imperial period
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 52-55 (nos. 30, 31, 32, 33, 39, 40, 41); Vassal 2006, 112 (nos. 26-27)
Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. XIIa-c, XIIIa-c
1565 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta8.01 Calle Caballero nos. 7-9. Museo Municipal de Catagena. Four fragments
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Swastikas.Semis of bichrome poised four-tessera squares (distance: 9 cm).
1st cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 153 (no. AD. 1); Vassal 2006, 114 (no. 40)
Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. VII
1567 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta9.01 Plaza de San Francisco (former Plaza de Valarino Togores). Area of the later forum. Various fragments
Sanctuary? Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Fillets.Spaced swastika-meander, each space possibly containing a square with a tessera.Inscription in Latin: -]CRO.+[-
Late Republican period (no stratigraphy)
Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 199-202; Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 585-586
Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, fig. 1
Destroyed
1568 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta10.01 Plaza de la Merced
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae First third of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio 1989, 70, 72-73; Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 204; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 173
Ramallo Asensio 1989, fig. 1
1569 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta10.02 Plaza de la Merced
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Crescent on top of three radiating lines First third of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio 1989, 70, 72-73; Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 204; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 182-183; Vassal 2006, 115 (no. 42)
FIG. 198; Ramallo Asensio 1989, fig. 1; Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 9
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1570 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta11.01 Centro de Salud del Molinete. Area of the later forum
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Fillet.Scattering of tesserae.Inscription in Latin.
Republican period
Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 586
Located in room later dismantled to make way to the forum of Imperial age
1571 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta12.01 Cabezo Gallufo. Museo Nacional de Arqueología Marítima
Shrine Cella Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Inscription in Latin: M(arcus) Aquini(us) M(arci) l(ibertus) Andro / loui Statori de sua p(ecunia) qur(auit) / l(ibens) m(erito)
Last third of 2nd to first third of 1st cent. BC
Gómez Pallarès 1997, 110-113 (no. MU 1); Díaz Ariño 2008, 108-109 (no. C 16); Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 588-590
Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 39; Díaz Ariño 2008, p. 303; Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, fig. 7
1572 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta13.01 Between cerro de Despeñaperros and cerro de la Concepción. Casa de los Delfines
Habitation. Urban
Atrium Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Impluvium basin: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: grid of lozenges
House built end of 2nd cent. BC, demolished end of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 592
Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, fig. 9
1573 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta13.02 Between cerro de Despeñaperros and cerro de la Concepción. Casa de los Delfines
Habitation. Urban
Tablinum Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: motif in spandrel (dolphin)
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges; dolphin (opus tessellatum) in spandrel
House built end of 2nd cent. BC, demolished end of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 592
Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, fig. 9
1574 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta14.01 Calle San Francisco no. 8
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Second half of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 202; Ramallo Asensio et al. 2008, 596
1575 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta15.01 Monte Sacro. Calle del Rosario
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square
Ramallo Asensio 1989, 70; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 175
1576 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta16.01 Calle Jara nos. 19-23
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 202
1577 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta17.01 Calle del Duque no. 33
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 202
1578 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta18.01 Plaza San Ginés no. 1. Intersection with calle Duque
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets, orthogonal layout First half of 1st cent. AD
Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 202; Ramallo Asensio 2001, 173-174; Soler Huertas 2004, 518
Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 2; Soler Huertas 2004, fig. 5
1579 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta19.01 Calle San Cristóbal La Corta
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 202
1581 Spain Region of Murcia
Cartagena (Carthago Nova)
Carta20.01 Calle de la Serreta no. 8
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Republican period
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 46-47 (no. 9)
Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. Xia
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1582 Spain Region of Murcia
Mazarrón Maz1.01 Loma de las Herrerías. Museo Arqueológico de Murcia
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: Inscription in Latin: M FAC / HEISCE MAG CUR SELE / CAELI. Main field: grid of lozenges
End of 2nd or 1st cent. BC. First half of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 306-309, no. 10; Blázquez 1982, 67 (no. 63); Ramallo Asensio 1985, 79-82, no. 67; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 113-115 (no. MU 2); Brem 2000, 152; Vassal 2006, 116-117 (no. 50); Días Ariño 2008, 140-141 (no. C 52)
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, lám. VII.1; Blázquez 1982, lám. 24; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 13, lám. XXXVI; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 40; Ramallo Asensio 2001, lám. 11; Días Ariño 2008, 140-141, p. 315
Partly destroyed
1583 Spain Region of Murcia
Mazarrón Maz2.01 El Rihuete. Museo de Cartagena
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Threshold: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square.Fillet of poised four-tessera squares.Field: double latchkey meander.
End of 1st cent. BC or beginning of 1st cent. AD
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 309, no. 12; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 82, 84 (no. 69); Vassal 2006, 117 (no. 52)
FIG. 203; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, fig. 4, lám. VII.2; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 14, lám. XXXVIIa-b
1584 Spain Region of Murcia
Mazarrón Maz2.02 El Rihuete. Museo de Cartagena
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Central field: double latchkey meander.
End of 1st cent. BC or beginning of 1st cent. AD
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 309-310, no. 13; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 84 (no. 70); Vassal 2006, 117 (no. 53)
FIG. 203; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, fig. 5, lám. VIII.1; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 14, lám. XXXVIIb, XXXVIIIa
1585 Spain Region of Murcia
Mazarrón Maz2.03 El Rihuete. Museo de Cartagena
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Box: Inscription in Latin: SI . ES . FVR . FORAS. Field: double latchkey meander.Niche: semicircle, stem with volutes and leaves in two corners.
End of 1st cent. BC or beginning of 1st cent. AD
Ramallo Asenisio 1979-1980, 310-312, no. 14; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 84 (no. 71); Brem 2000, 151; Vassal 2006, 117 (no. 54)
FIG. 203; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, fig. 6, lám. VIII.2; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 14, lám. XXXVIIIb
1586 Spain Region of Murcia
Mazarrón Maz2.04 El Rihuete. Museo de Cartagena. Two fragments
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square.Grid of lozenges.
End of 1st cent. BC or beginning of 1st cent. AD
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 84 (no. 72)
1587 Spain Navarre Andelos And1.01 West side of hill. One fragment in Museo de Navarra, Pamplona
Cementicio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white First field: grid of squares, diagonal layout. Second field: possible pseudo-shield of lozenges.
End of 2nd cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, 13-15; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 120 (no. 190, entry: Mendogorría); Vassal 2006, 109 (no. 10)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, láms. 1-2; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. LXI.3
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1588 Spain Navarre Andelos And1.02 West side of hill. In situ and one fragment in Museo de Navarra, Pamplona
Cementicio. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Main field: swastika-meander and spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with an orthogonal cross; small area with orthogonal semis of tesserae placed next to one of the swastika-meanders
End of 2nd cent. BC (no stratigraphy)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, 13-15; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 120 (no. 189, entry: Mendogorría); Vassal 2006, 109 (no. 10)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, láms. 1-2; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. LXI.2
1589 Spain Navarre Andelos And2.01 Museo de Navarra, Pamplona
Association house?
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Inscription in Iberian (translated): LIKINE ABULORAUNE EKIEN BILBILIARS.First border: double latchkey meander. Second border: foliate scroll with hederae. Central field/panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.
1st cent. BC (dating evidence)
Mezquíriz Irujo 1991-1992; Gómez Pallarès 1997, 119-120 (no. NA 1); Tang 2010, 638-639
FIG. 192; Mezquíriz Irujo 1991-1992, p. 367; Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 43; Tang 2010, fig. 14
1590 Spain Navarre Cascante (Cascantum)
Casc1.01 Habitation. Urban
1 Mortero (blanco). Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons
70-50 BC (stratigraphy)
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 174; Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, 23-25 (no. 3); Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 109 (no. 175)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, fig. 1, lám. 18; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. XLIX.1
1591 Spain Navarre Cascante (Cascantum)
Casc1.02 Museo de Navarra, Pamplona
Habitation. Urban
2 Mortero (blanco). Opus signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Field: semis of crosslets (four tesserae), orthogonal layout
70-50 BC (stratigraphy)
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 174; Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, 23-25 (no. 4); Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 110 (no. 176)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, fig. 1; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. XLIX.2
1592 Spain Navarre Pamplona (Pompaelo)
Pam1.01 Terrenos del Arcedianato
Habitation. Urban
2. Tablinum? Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Front zone: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tesserae.U-shaped area: grid of lozenges. First border of central panel: elliptic/ovoid semicircles. Second border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: square - circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil; dolphin in spandrel.
Republican period (no stratigraphic data)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, 58-59 (no. 40); Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, 124 (no. 195); Vassal 2006, 117-118 (no. 56)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, fig. 6, lám. 37; Fernández-Galiano Ruiz 1987, lám. LXVI
1593 Spain Navarre Santacara (Cara)
Santa1.01 Opus signinum
Tesserae: black?
Possible front area: grid of hexagons (honeycomb).Field: grid of octagons and poised squares. Possibly other grids of geometric forms.
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, 73 (no. 47)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, lám. 43
1594 Spain Navarre Santacara (Cara)
Santa2.01 Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of squares, composed of four rectangles around a square
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, 73 (no. 48)
Blázquez & Mezquíriz 1985, lám. 56
1595 Spain The Va-lencian Commu-nity
La Alcudia de Elche
LaAl1.01 Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Grid of lozenges Terminus ante quem of the late 1st cent. BC
Abad Casal 1986-1987, 97-98; Abad Casal 1989, 161-162
Abad Casal 1989, figs. 4-6
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1598 Spain The Va-lencian Commu-nity
Sagunto (Saguntum)
Sag1.01 Plaza de Armas del Castillo. Museo Arqueológico de Sagunto
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Scale pattern.Grid of lozenges.
Vall de Pla 1961, 149; Abad Casal 1989, 160
Vall de Pla 1961, fig. 3; Abad Casal 1989, fig. 1
1599 Spain The Va-lencian Commu-nity
Alicante (Lucentum)
Alic1.01 Tossal de Manises. Uppermost part of the site
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Border: swastika-meander. Central field: square - circle - pseudo-shield of lozenges, black tesserae at intersections
Abad Casal 1989, 160-161; Vassal 2006, 108 (no. 7)
Abad Casal 1989, figs. 2-3
1600 Spain The Valen-cian Com-munity
Valencia (Valentia)
Val1.01 Grid of lozenges.Circle - rosette.
Abad Casal 1985, 368
1601 Italy Lazio Fregellae Fre9.01 Domus 2 Habitation. Urban
Large room on the west side of the atrium
Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout First half of 2nd cent. BC
Battaglini & Diosono 2010, fig. 3
Identification of motif based on drawing
1602 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Glanum Gla2.02 Maison IV/Maison du Capricorne
Habitation. Urban
K. East of the portico. Reception room
Béton de tuileau. Béton de tuileaux. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Southern part of room: circle - pseudo-shield of lozenges; dolphin in spandrel
Second phase: mid-1st cent. BC to mid-1st AD
Rolland 1946, 70-71; Rolland 1952, 11-13; Provost et al. 1999, 362-364
Rolland 1946, fig. 52; Rolland 1952, fig. 8; Provost et al. 1999, fig. 355
1603 France Provence - Alpes - Côte d’Azur
Bonnieux Bon2.01 Domaine de Thorame
Ciment (grisâtre)
Semis of crosslets (distance: 15 cm) Lavagne 1979, 153-154 (no. 211)
1604 France Occitanie Auch (Augusta Auscorum)
Auc1.01 Collège Mathalin. Fragments in the Musée des Jacobins
Mortier au tuileau
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Crosslet(s), clusters of tesserae Probably 1st to 2nd cent. AD
Balmelle 1987, 223-224 (no. 363)
Balmelle 1987, pl. CLX
Destroyed
1605 France Occitanie Ordan-Larroque
OrdL1.01 Saint-Brice-de-Cassan. Roman villa. Dépôt archéologique
Habitation. Villa
Located in the bath
Mortier au tuileau
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) and inset pieces, diagonal layout
1st to 2nd cent. AD
Balmelle 1987, 231 (no. 379)
Balmelle 1987, fig. 17, pl. CLXII.1-2
1606 Italy Tuscany Sovana Sov1.01 North-east of the cathedral. Four fragments in the deposits of the Museo Archeolo-gico Nazionale di Firenze. Acquisto Mancinelli
Habitation? Temple?
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges 2nd to 1st cent. BC
Rendini 2001, 228-229; Bueno 2011, 157, no. Sov-01
Rendini 2001, figs. 3-4; Bueno 2011, tav. CVI.1
1607 Italy Sicily Catania(Catana)
Cat2.04 Ex monastero S. Nicolò l’Arena. Secondo nucleo
Habitation. Urban
H Opus signinum
Semis of tesserae The house in use from around the mid-3rd cent. BC to the end of 1st cent. AD
Branciforti 2003, 100-102
1608 Spain Andalusia Santiponce (Itálica)
Santi3.01 F. Collantes de Terán
Opus signinum
Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout.Swastika-meander.
2nd to 1st cent. BC
de Amores Carredano & Rodríguez Hidalgo 1987, 550-551
de Amores Carredano & Rodríguez Hidalgo 1987, fig. 1
Lost
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1609 Spain Region of Murcia
Bolbax Bolb1.01 South-west slope. Fragments
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, white
Fillets.Semicircle.
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 111 (no. 100); Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 205
Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. XLIX
1610 Spain Region of Murcia
La Unión LaUn1.01 Mina Balsa (cantera San José)
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 8-9 cm)
End of 2nd or beginning of 1st cent. BC
Ramallo Asensio 1985, 153 (no. AD. 2); Vassal 2006, 114-115 (no. 41)
Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. XXXV
1611 Spain Region of Murcia
Los Ruices LosR1.01 El Algar. Museo Minero de la Unión, Museo Arqueológico Provincial
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white First field: scattering of clusters of two, three and four tesserae, crosslets, chevrons/Y-shapes, four-tessera squares.Second field: grid of lozenges. Border of central panel: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central panel: pseudo-shield of lozenges; anchor, clusters of three tesserae and four-tessera squares in spandrel.
Last third of 1st cent. BC or slightly before (no stratigraphy)
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 292-296, no. 2; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 64, 66 (nos. 55); Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, 204; Vassal 2006, 114 (no. 37)
FIG. 202; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, fig. 2; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 9, lám. XXVI-XXVII; Ramallo Asensio 1991-1992, fig. 4
1612 Spain Region of Murcia
Los Ruices LosR1.02 El Algar. Museo Minero de la Unión, Museo Arqueológico Provincial
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm).
Last third of 1st cent. BC or slightly before (no stratigraphy)
Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, 292-296, nos. 3-4; Ramallo Asensio 1985, 66-67 (no. 56); Vassal 2006, 114 (no. 38)
FIG. 202; Ramallo Asensio 1979-1980, fig. 2; Ramallo Asensio 1985, fig. 9, lám. XXVII
1613 Italy Sicily Palermo (Panormus)
Pal2.01 Cassaro. Monastero di Monte Vergini
Q Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (ca. 2 x 2 cm)
Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (distance: 12 cm)
2nd cent. BC Garofano 1997-1998, 585; Giordano 2012
Garofano 1997-1998, tav. CL, fig. 2; Giordano 2012, fig. 3
1614 Italy Sicily Palermo (Panormus)
Pal2.02 Cassaro. Monastero di Monte Vergini. Cortile della Mazara
Below mosaic Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Republican period
Giordano 2012 Giordano 2012, fig. 4
1615 Italy Abruzzo Amiternum Ami1.01 Theatre. Postscaenium. Lower level
Cemetizio a base littica (bianco)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Border: spaced swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Tuteri 2012, 81-82 Tuteri 2012, fig. 2
1616 Italy Abruzzo Civita di Bagno
CivB1.01 Frazione Civita di Bagno. Località Moritola-Fonte d’Amore
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre), orthogonal layout
First phase: between 2nd and 1st cent. BC
Tuteri 2012, 85-86
1617 Italy Abruzzo Civita di Bagno
CivB1.02 Frazione Civita di Bagno. Località Moritola-Fonte d’Amore
Corridor Cementizio bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black North-eastern side: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Tuteri 2012, 86
1618 Italy Abruzzo Civita di Bagno
CivB1.03 Frazione Civita di Bagno. Località Moritola-Fonte d’Amore
On the south side
Cementizio bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Tuteri 2012, 86
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1619 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera5.01 Area Lisciani. Between Via dei Mille and Via del Baluardo
Habitation. Urban
US 43 Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black (eye of dolphins), whiteOpus tessellatum: spandrel (dolphins)
Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: pseudo-shield of lozenges; dolphin (opus tessellatum) in spandrel
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Di Vincenzo 2012, 19-21
Di Vincenzo 2012, fig. 5
1620 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera5.02 Area Lisciani. Between Via dei Mille and Via del Baluardo
Habitation. Urban
US 44 Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (ca. 2 x 2 cm)
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Second half of 2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data from the south-eastern part of the area)
Di Vincenzo 2012, 19-21
1621 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera6.01 Circonvallazione Spalato
Habitation? Urban
Small room. Service room?
Cementizio a base litica. Malta bianca
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: border
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Second phase: probably end of 2nd to beginning of 3rd cent. AD
Mancini, M.C. 2012, 26-28
Mancini, M.C. 2012, fig. 6
1622 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Taponas Tap1.02 La Commanderie Habitation. Villa
Opus signinum
Stars formed by triangles (possibly identical with a grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and four-pointed stars)
The occupation of the villa dated 2nd to 4th cent. AD (no statigraphy)
Grenier 1943, 229
1623 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera2.04 Piazza Madonna delle Grazie
Habitation. Urban
H Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white First field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Second field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.
End of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
Salcuni 2012, 91-93 (Interamna 06B)
Salcuni 2012, fig. 178
1624 Italy Abruzzo Teramo (Inte-ramna Prae-tuttiorum)
Tera3.02 Below the Antica Cattedrale. Largo Torre Bruciata
Habitation. Urban
B Cementizio a base litica. Cocciopesto
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: border
Main field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 15 cm)
Probably 2nd cent. AD (wall paintings in room A)
Angeletti 2006, 135; Salcuni 2012, 87-88 (Interamna 02C); Guidobaldi, F. & Sposito 2013, 323
Angeletti 2006, figs. 214-215; Salcuni 2012, fig. 166; Guidobaldi, F. & Sposito 2013, fig. 8
1625 Italy Abruzzo Carsoli (Carsioli)
Cars1.01 Civita di Oricola. Via Civita
Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Fillet of tesserae.Row of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre, set orthogonally).
Salcuni 2012, 50 (Carsioli 02A)
Salcuni 2012, figs. 87-88
1626 Italy Abruzzo Castrum Novum
CastNA1.01 Cimitero di Giulianova
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Republican period (1st cent. BC)
Salcuni 2012, 71 (Castrum Novum 01A)
Salcuni 2012, fig. 131
1627 Italy Abruzzo Penne (Pinna Vestinorum)
Pen1.01 Viale Ringa Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Probably Republican period
Salcuni 2012, 104 (Pinna 01B)
Salcuni 2012, fig. 199
1628 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm5.01 Secondo diverticolo to main road from Acropoli minore. Domus V-VI
Habitation. Urban
Domus V. Atrium
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
S. Ferrante in Carfora et al. 2013, 594
Carfora et al. 2013, fig. 4a
1629 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm5.02 Secondo diverticolo to main road from Acropoli minore. Domus V-VI
Habitation. Urban
Domus V. Room at the rear
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (2 x 2 cm)Red paint
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 13-14 cm)
S. Ferrante in Carfora et al. 2013, 594
Carfora et al. 2013, fig. 4b
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1630 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm5.03 Secondo diverticolo to main road from Acropoli minore. Domus V-VI
Habitation. Urban
Domus VI. Room at the rear
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: green (eyes of dolphins), white (grid: 2 x 2 cm).Opus tessellatum: motifs at entrance (dolphins)
Grid of lozenges.At entrance: two dolphins in opus tessellatum
S. Ferrante in Carfora et al. 2013, 594-595
Carfora et al. 2013, figs. 4c, 5a
1631 Italy Lazio Norma (Norba)
Norm5.04 Secondo diverticolo to main road from Acropoli minore. Domus V-VI
Habitation. Urban
Domus VI. Room in the right corner at the back. Recpetion room
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (ca. 2 x 2 cm)
Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 10-12 cm)
S. Ferrante in Carfora et al. 2013, 594
Carfora et al. 2013, fig. 3d
1634 Italy Veneto Este (Ateste) Est3.01 Ospedale Civile Habitation. Urban
A Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Built immediately after 31 BC
Baggio Bernardoni 1987, 230; Tosi 1992, 381; George 1997, 49-50
Baggio Bernardoni 1987, p. 231; Tosi 1992, fig. 298; George 1997, fig. 31
1635 Italy Veneto Este (Ateste) Est3.03 Ospedale Civile Habitation. Urban
G Opus signinum (fondo rossastro)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae (scaglie): white
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Built immediately after 31 BC
Baggio Bernardoni 1987, 230; Tosi 1992, 381; George 1997, 49-50
Baggio Bernardoni 1987, p. 231; Tosi 1992, fig. 298; George 1997, fig. 31
1636 Italy Campania Alife (Allifae) Alif3.01 Via Roma (decumanus maximus), intersection with Via San Pietro
Habitation. Urban
Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae and inset pieces 1st or beginning of 2nd cent. AD
Miele 2009, 421
1637 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp18.01 Roman city. Insula 30. Southern half
Habitation. Urban
Atrium Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Late Republican period
Santos 2012, 76-78 Santos 2012, fig. 6.7
Personal com-munication with Marta Santos
1638 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp18.02 Roman city. Insula 30. Southern half
Habitation. Urban
Room south of the atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white At doorway: dolphin.Central field: grid of lozenges.
Late Republican period
Santos 2012, 76-78 Santos 2012, fig. 6.7
Personal com-munication with Marta Santos
1639 Spain Catalonia Ampurias (Emporion-Emporiae)
Amp18.03 Roman city. Insula 30. Southern half
Habitation. Urban
Room west of the atrium
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Grid of bands, forming four oblong panels: bands with swastika-meander; two panels with grid of lozenges and two with scale pattern
Late Republican period
Santos 2012, 76-78 Santos 2012, fig. 6.7
Personal communication with Marta Santos
1640 Italy Umbria Fossato di Vico
Fos1.01 Contrada «Aja della Croce»
Cocciopisto rossastro
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Narrow field on northern side: grid of lozenges. First border of central panel: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout. Second border: half-upright double latchkey meander. Third border: cubes in perspective; fill: crosslet. Fourth border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square. Fifth border: row of crenellated towers. Sixth border: scale pattern. Central panel: unknown
1st cent. BC Stefani 1940, 176-177
FIG. 105; Stefani 1940, fig. 7
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1641 Italy Molise Larino(Larinum)
Lar3.01 Loc. Le Piane Habitation. Villa
8 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set diagonally) with T-shapes in outmost row, diagonal layout
Period 1: probably end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (stylistic criteria)
Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 6); Soricelli 2014, 32-33
Soricelli 2014, fig. 2
1642 Italy Molise Larino(Larinum)
Lar3.02 Loc. Le Piane Habitation. Rural. Villa
4: US 459, US 409. Fragments
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Meander.Grid of lozenges.
Period 1: probably end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC (stylistic criteria)
Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 6); Soricelli 2014, 32-33
Soricelli 2014, figs. 3-4
The room was turned into a storeroom in a later phase
1643 Italy Molise Roccavivara Roc1.01 S. Fabiano Habitation. Rural. Villa
Entrance room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges First phase: end of 2nd to 1st cent. BC
Di Niro 1987, 22; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 5); Soricelli 2014, 32 note 4
1644 Italy Molise Venafro (Venafrum)
Vena2.01 Via Carmine 2 Habitation. Urban
b-c. Triclinium Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackInset pieces: field (semis, diagonal layout)Opus tessellatum: panel
Antechamber: Frame: fillet.Dining area: Couch area: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Augustan period (Third Style wall paintings)
Ciliberto 2014; Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 62)
Ciliberto 2014, figs. 4-5
1645 Italy Molise Vinchiaturo Vin1.01 East of the Chiesa di S. Maria di Monteverde
Habitation. Rural. Villa
Signino Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) with T-shapes in outmost row, orthogonal layout
Republican to late Republican period
Guidi 2014, 58 fig. 1 (no. 37); Soricel-li 2014, 32 note 4; http://www.archeologia.beni-culturali.it/index.php?it/142/scavi/scaviarcheologici_ 4e048966cfa3a/178
http://www.archeologia.be-niculturali.it/in-dex.php?it/142/scavi/scaviar-cheologici_ 4e048966cfa3a/ 178: fig. 2
1646 Italy Campania Castellamma-re di Stabia(Stabiae)
CastSt2.01 Loc. Ponte Benedetto. Complesso archeologico
Habitation? Industrial building?
13. Tepidarium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Roman period Di Maio et al. 2011, 218
Di Maio et al. 2001, figs. 6-7
1647 Italy Campania Castellamma-re di Stabia(Stabiae)
CastSt2.02 Loc. Ponte Benedetto. Complesso archeologico
Habitation? Industrial building?
14. Caldarium Cocciopesto (rosso)
Tesserae: white Motifs not preserved Di Maio et al. 2011, 218
Di Maio et al. 2001, figs. 8-9
1648 Italy Campania Francolise Fra1.02 San Rocco Habitation. Rural. Villa
Phase IA: D4. Later: 35. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base mista
Mixed stone aggregate: limestone, marble
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: threshold
Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Phase IA: end of 2nd to beginning of 1st cent. BC
De Rosa 2014, 72 De Rosa 2014, fig. 2
1649 Italy Campania Francolise Fra1.03 San Rocco Habitation. Rural. Villa
2 Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: central field
Border: row of rosettes Phase II: 30 BC onwards
De Rosa 2014, 73
1650 Italy Campania Nocera Superiore (Nuceria Alfaterna)
Noc1.01 Below the battistero
Outside the battistero
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Field: grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, black centre)
Late Republican period/1st cent. BC.
Lombardo 1994, 103; Ferri 2014, 133
Lombardo 1994, fig. 3; Ferri 2014, fig. 3
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1651 Italy Sicily Adrano (Adranon)
Adra1.01 Proprietà Lazzaro-Di Guida. East of Strada 1. Via Grosseto. Abitazione B?
Habitation. Urban
Cementizio a base fittile. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (ca. 2 x 2 cm)
Semis of tesserae.Tabula ansata with inscription in Greek: XAIRE
2nd to 1st cent. BC
Spigo 2009, 126; Giordano 2014, 220-221
Spigo 2009, fig. 9; Giordano 2014, fig. 4
1652 Italy Sicily Agrigento (Agrigentum)
Agri7.02 Contrada S. Nicola. Insula III. Casa IIIA
Habitation. Urban
g. Exedra Cocciopesto. Signino
Unidentifiable De Miro 2009, 331 and note 450
1654 Italy Sicily Halaesa (Alaesa Arconida)
Hal1.02 Basilica Basilica Portico: room I (from left)
Grid of lozenges Joly 1997, 35-36 note 14
1655 Italy Sicily Halaesa (Alaesa Arconida)
Hal1.03 Basilica Basilica Portico: room II (from left)
Grid of lozenges Joly 1997, 35-36 note 14
1656 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI2.02 Peristylhaus 2 Habitation. Urban
7. Dining-room
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Border (couch area): semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Main field: grid of lozenges
Around 180 BC Isler 2011, 40; Aberle 2012, 347; Russenberger 2014, 60, 62
Isler 2011, fig. 20; Russenberger 2014, Abb. 5, 10
1657 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor13.01 The North Baths Baths 9. Caldarium Opus signinum
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: threshold between rooms 8 and 9
Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Second quarter of 3rd cent. BC. Mid-3rd cent. BC
Lucore 2013, 160, 163; Stone 2014, 33, 35, 45-47
Lucore 2013, fig. 15
1658 Italy Sicily Morgantina Mor13.02 The North Baths Baths 5. Bathroom with individual hip-bathtubs
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Second quarter of 3rd cent. BC. Mid-3rd cent. BC
Lucore 2013, 160, 168; Stone 2014, 33, 35, 45-47
1659 Italy Sicily Paternò (Hybla Gereatis?)
Pat1.01 Acropol. Near chiesa di Cristo al Monte
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Tabula ansata with inscription in Greek: XAIRE.Border of field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Field: grid of lozenges.
Spigo 2009, 126; Giordano 2014, 220-221
Spigo 2009, fig. 8; Giordano 2014, figs. 1-3
1660 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol1.01 Insula 2. Casa del vano circolare
Habitation. Urban
d/north of peristyle. Dining-room
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of crosslets Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, 54; Aberle 2012, 246
1661 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol1.02 Insula 2. Casa del vano circolare
Habitation. Urban
e. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: polychrome
Central area: geometric motif Cutroni Tusa et al. 1994, 54
1662 Italy Sicily Solunto (Soluntum)
Sol6.02 Insula 7. Casa 1 Habitation. Urban
Cubiculum Opus signinum. Signino
Grid of lozenges Greco, C. 1997, 41
1663 Italy Sardinia Nora Nor4.01 Sanctuary. Coltellazzo, Area F. Settore Nord. Sotto-area 1. USR 7262
Sanctuary Corridoio occidentale. Corridor
Cocciopesto Floral motif End of 1st to 2nd cent. AD
Melchiorri 2012, 277, 285
Melchiorri 2012, fig. 9
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1664 Switzer-land
Geneva (Ge-nava)
Gen1.01 Parc de “La Grange”
Habitation. Villa
South of the peristyle
Terrazzo-Signinum (weiß)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Front part: grid of lozenges, with groups of horizontal rows of tesserae separating the grid at regular intervals.Rear part: grid of lozenges.
After mid-1st cent. AD
von Gonzenbach 1961, 108-110 (no. 50.3.I-II); Vassal 2006, 211 (no. 549)
FIG. 211; von Gonzenbach 1961, Taf. A.2-3, Taf. 1
1665 Switzer-land
Nyon (Novio-dunum)
Nyo1.01 “La Muraz”. Fragment
Habitation. Suburban villa
Terrazzo-Signinum (weiß)
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae and black crosslets (quincunx, set orthogonally), diagonal layout
1st cent. AD von Gonzenbach 1961, 160 (no. 86.4.IV)
FIG. 211; von Gonzenbach, Taf. A.1
1666 Switzer-land
Oberkulm Obe1.01 “Murhubel” Habitation. Rural. Villa
3 Buntsigni-num. Kalk-mörtelestrich. Signinum
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: colouredInset pieces
Field: semis of crosslets (quincunx, set diagonally) and rectangular inset pieces (set horizontally or diagonally), diagonal layout. Central field: square - target (six concentric circles), crosslet (quincunx, set orthogonally) as centre; diagonal line in spandrel
Late 2nd or 3rd cent. AD
von Gonzenbach 1961, 160-161 (no. 89.I), 166
FIG. 212; von Gonzenbach 1961, Taf. 31
1667 Italy Apulia Minervino Murge
Min1.02 Loc. Lamalunga Habitation. Villa
Unidentifiable Corrente 1991
1668 Tunisia Carthage Car1.01 Hannibal Quarter. Maison C3
Habitation. Urban
Entrance room
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Late Punic period. Very beginning of 2nd cent. BC
Lancel in Byrsa II, 49; Tang 2005, 94, 291 (no. CarH7)
Byrsa II, figs. 51-52
1669 Tunisia Carthage Car2.01 Hannibal Quarter. Maison E1
Habitation. Urban
Courtyard Terrazzo-signinum
Tesserae: white Porticoes: scattered tesserae.Basin: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.
Late Punic period. Very beginning of 2nd cent. BC
Lancel in Byrsa II, 121; Tang 2005, 94, 294-295 (no. CarH13)
Byrsa II, figs. 148-150, 152 and 155; Tang 2005, fig. 7
Originally with porticoes, closed at a later date
1670 Tunisia Carthage Car3.01 Magon Quarter Habitation. Urban
Floor or fragment?
Terrazzo Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout No earlier than 3rd cent. BC
F. Rakob in Karthago, 222
Karthago, Taf. 49f
1671 Tunisia Carthage Car4.01 Magon Quarter Habitation. Urban
Floor or fragment?
Terrazzo Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout No earlier than 3rd cent. BC
F. Rakob in Karthago, 222
Karthago, Taf. 50c
1672 Tunisia Carthage Car5.01 Magon Quar-ter. Insula E 117. Between decuma-nus maximus and decumanus I, nor-th, and west of car-do XVII east. (Area of Punic Haus I)
R 2 Opus-signinum-Estrich. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre, set orthogonally or diagonally), orthogonal layout. Traces of panel with possible circle and grid
Periode 3: first half of 1st cent. AD
F. Rakob in Karthago, 221; F. Wiblé in Karthago, 113
Karthago, Taf. 52h-j
1673 Tunisia Carthage Car6.01 Magon Quar-ter. Insula E 117. Between decuma-nus maximus and decumanus I nor-th, and west of car-do XVII east. (Area of Punic Haus I)
R 5. Cellar. Fragments from fill in the room
Opus signinum. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges The cellar abandoned in the last quarter of 2nd cent. AD and filled in
F. Rakob in Karthago, 221; F. Wiblé in Karthago, 115 and Synoptische Tabellen between pp. 134 and 135
Karthago, Taf. 52f-g
1674 Tunisia Carthage Car7.01 Magon Quarter. Insula E 218. North of decu-manus I north and between car-do XVII east and XVIII east. (Area of Punic Haus V)
R 55 Signinum. Terrazzo
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Central panel: square - circle - eight-lozenge star; fill between lozenges: bichrome crosslet (Greek cross, white centre)
First quarter of 1st cent. AD
F. Rakob in Karthago, 221; O. Teschauer in Karthago, 194, 210
Karthago, Taf. 44b and 52k, Plan 4
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1675 Tunisia Gammarth Gam1.01 Baie des Singes Habitation. Suburban. Villa
Entrance room
Béton. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 12 cm)
Late Punic period
Fantar 1973, 242; Fantar 1984a, 7-9; Fantar 1985, 17, 21-23; Tang 2005, 93, 303 (no. Car3)
Fantar 1984a, pl. IV; Fantar 1985, 56-57 pls. XIIIa-b
1676 Tunisia Carthage Car8.01 Carthage-Dermech, Terrain Clariond
Habitation. Urban
Ciment. Magma de tessons de briques
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Late Punic period
Vézat 1946-1949, 677; Lancel 1984, 48; Fantar 1985, 25; Tang 2005, 95, 306 (no. Car8)
1677 Tunisia Carthage Car9.01 Between the Salammbô and Carthage-Byrsa stations, along Avenue Habib Bourguiba, Terrain Ghali
Habitation. Urban
Opus signinum
Semis of tesserae Late Punic period
Annabi, C. 1978, 19; Tang 2005, 95, 306-307 (no. Car9)
1678 Tunisia Carthage Car10.01 Le Kram, Avenue Habib Bourguiba, opposite the municipal stadium
Habitation. Urban
Corridor Opus signinum (rougeâtre)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout 3rd cent. BC Abdallah et al. 1980, 18; Annabi, M.K. 1981, 27; Chelbi 1983, 82; Lancel 1984, 47; Chelbi 1992, 69-70; Lancel 1997, 146; Tang 2005, 95, 307 (no. Car10)
Abdallah et al. 1980, pp. 17-18; Chelbi 2004, p. 58
1679 Tunisia Carthage Car11.01 Bir Massouda Habitation. Urban
SU 1083. Small fragment in situ
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout (somewhat irregular)
Probably late Punic period
We are grateful to Antonella Mezzolani for this information and to Roald Docter who also provided a photograph of the floor
1680 Tunisia Carthage Car12.01 Sidi bou Saïd Sanctuary Cult room Béton, briques. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Punic period Merlin 1919, 180; Carton 1929, 3; Fantar 1986, 35-36
1681 Tunisia Kerkouane Ker1.01 Rue de l’Apotropaïon no. 2
Habitation. Urban
Courtyard Opus signinum. Sol bétonné
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: Sign of Tanit, except for the bar
In front of main room doorway: Sign of Tanit Terminus ante quem of the mid-3rd cent. BC
Fantar 1985, 120; Brem 2000, 154
Fantar 1984b, 539 pl. LIV; Fantar 1985, 258 pl. XCId (written no. 25 in the caption)
1682 Tunisia Kerkouane Ker2.01 Rue de l’Apotropaïon no. 3
Habitation. Urban
Courtyard Ciment. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteObsidian fragments
In front of main room doorway: Sign of Tanit Terminus ante quem of the mid-3rd cent. BC
Fantar 1984b, 503; Fantar 1985, 117-118; Brem 2000, 154; Vassal 2006, 211 (no. 551)
FIGS. 213-214; Fantar 1984b, 540 pl. LV; Fantar 1985, 255 pl. XCIa, 256 pl. XCIb; Vassal 2006, fig. 21
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1683 Tunisia Kerkouane Ker3.01 Rue de l’Apotropaïon no. 6
Habitation. Urban
Courtyard Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: Sign of Tanit, except for bar
In front of main room doorway: Sign of Tanit, flanked by a dolphin or fish on either side
Terminus ante quem of the mid-3rd cent. BC
Fantar 1984b, 503; Fantar 1985, 120; Brem 2000, 154; Vassal 2006, 211 (no. 552)
Fantar 1984b, 539 pl. LIII; Fantar 1985, 257 pl. XCIc (written no. 26 in the caption)
1684 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc3.04 III, 1-2, 18-19. Casa dell’Albergo
Habitation. Urban
Lower storey. F
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
First or Second Style phase
Ercolano 2014, no. 113, 139
Ercolano 2014, tav. XI
1685 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc3.05 III, 1-2, 18-19. Casa dell’Albergo
Habitation. Urban
Lower storey. D. Triclinium
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold between room E and D: foliate scroll.Grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons; fill in hexagons: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally)
Third Style phase Maiuri 1958, 333; Ercolano 2014, nos. 114-115, 139-141
Ercolano 2014, tav. XVII-XIX
1686 Tunisia Kerkouane Ker4.01 Quartier du Four no. 1
Habitation. Urban
Antechamber to bathroom
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
At threshold: fillet Terminus ante quem of the mid-3rd cent. BC
Fantar 1984b, 502; Fantar 1985, 333
Fantar 1984b, 536 pl. XLVIII; Fantar 1985, 385 pl. XXXVI; Mezzolani 1999, pl. II.3
1687 Tunisia Kerkouane Ker5.01 Quartier du Boulevard no. 1. Maison aux portiques
Habitation. Urban
Antechamber to bathroom
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white At threshold: fillet Terminus ante quem of the mid-3rd cent. BC
Fantar 1984b, 503 Mezzolani 1999, pl. II.4
1688 Tunisia Kerkouane Ker5.02 Quartier du Boulevard no. 1. Maison aux portiques
Habitation. Urban
Courtyard Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white At column bases: fillet Terminus ante quem of the mid-3rd cent. BC
Fantar 1984b, 503
1690 Tunisia Thuburbo Majus
Thu1.01 Edifice des Trois Bassins, secteur 3
Habitation. Urban
Cour IV. Courtyard
Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre) at random
The mosaics are dated to end of 2nd to beginning of 3rd cent. AD and the first half of 3rd cent. AD
Ben Abed-Ben Khader et al. 1985, 102, 107, no. 242
Ben Abed-Ben Khader et al. 1985, pl. XLVII
1691 Tunisia Thuburbo Majus
Thu2.01 Quartier de la Maison de Fouille. Edifice 24
Espace II Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Northern field: grid of lozenges with a 90° rotation
Ben Abed-Ben Khader 1987, 135, no. 343
Ben Abed-Ben Khader 1987, pl. LIV
1692 Tunisia Thuburbo Majus
Thu3.01 Region de forum. Maison du Panneau Floral. Musée National du Bardo
Habitation. Urban
“l’angle oriental”
Béton. Mortier blanchâtre
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, white centre), slightly diagonal layout
Alexander & Ben Abed-Ben Khader 1994, 117, no. 49A
Alexander & Ben Abed-Ben Khader 1994, pl. LXIII
1693 Tunisia Utica Uti1.01 Insula II, lot 1. Maison du Trésor
Habitation. Urban
XXIV Opus signinum (rouge)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Period 1: begin-ning of 1st cent. AD (stratigraphic data)
Alexander et al. 1973, 13-14, no. 7
Alexander et al. 1973, pl. II
1694 Tunisia Utica Uti1.02 Insula II, lot 7. Maison du Trésor
Habitation. Urban
XIII Opus signinum (éclats de tuiles)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), diagonal layout
Period 1: begin-ning of 1st cent. AD (stratigraphic data)
Alexander et al. 1973, 15, no. 9
Alexander et al. 1973, pl. III
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1695 Tunisia Utica Uti2.01 Insula II, lot 11 Habitation. Urban
XIIb Opus signinum (rougeâtre)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 11-12 cm)
Period 1: beginning of 1st cent. AD (stratigraphic data)
Alexander et al. 1973, 96, no. 105
Alexander et al. 1973, pls. XLV and LX
1696 Tunisia Utica Uti3.01 Region de la source d’eau chaude
Cistern? Outside on the east and west sides
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 13-15 cm)
Probably 1st cent. AD
Dulière 1974, 77, no. 227
Dulière 1974, pl. XLIII
1697 Tunisia Utica Uti4.01 Region de la grande citerne voutée
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, diagonal layout Probably 1st cent. AD
Dulière 1974, 79, no. 230
1698 Turkey Pergamum Perg1.01 House of Attalos Habitation. Urban
38 Estrich Tesserae: dark, white
Field: grid of lozenges; fill: tessera No earlier than the second quarter of the 1st cent. BC. Mid-1st cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Salzmann 1991, 440-444; Wulf 1994, 152; Vassal 2006, 212 (no. 557); Tang 2010, 637; Scheibelreiter-Gail 2011, 59-60, 330
Salzmann 1991, fig. 11; Vassal 2006, fig. 20
1699 Turkey Pergamum Perg2.01 Hill of Musalla Mezarlık. Mitte
Habitation. Urban
C Estrich. Ziegelmosaik
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: grid of lozenges Augustan period. Early Imperial period
Salzmann 1991, 452; Salzmann 1993, 398; Tang 2010, 637; Wirsching 2010, 170-171; Scheibelreiter-Gail 2011, 60, 346
Salzmann 1991, fig. 24; Wirsching 2010, Abb. 4
1700 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom3.01 I.3, 25-26 Habitation. Urban
Second room on the left in the peristyle. Cubiculum
Signinum (rot) Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (“…Art von Bogenstellung…”) Pernice 1938, 106; PPM I, 86-109
1701 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom4.01 I.4, 5.25. Casa del Citarista
Habitation. Urban
3. Entrance room
Tonestrich Ceramic aggregate
Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 68; PPM I, 117-177
1702 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom4.02 I.4, 5.25. Casa del Citarista
Habitation. Urban
56. Third peristyle
Signinum Tesserae: black, white
Porticoes: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre)
Republican period
Pernice 1938, 69; PPM I, 117-177
1703 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom5.06 I.6, 2.4.16. Casa del Criptoportico, Casa del Sacello Iliaco
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 4: a. Entrance room
Signinum (rot) Tesserae: black, whitePolychrome sto-ne fragments
Crosslets Pernice 1938, 61; PPM I, 193-195, 280-329
1704 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom6.04 I.6, 8-9.11. Casa dei Quadretti Teatrali/di P. Casca Longus
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 11: 5. Cubiculum
Lavapesta. Lavasigninum
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Grid of recumbent and upright lozenges and four-pointed stars
Pernice 1938, 106; PPP I, 38
1705 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom6.05 I.6, 8-9. 11. Casa dei Quadretti Teatrali/di P. Casca Longus
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 11: Passage to peristyle. Lower floor
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Pernice 1938, 106
1706 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom6.06 I.6, 8-9.11. Casa dei Quadretti Teatrali/di P. Casca Longus
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 11: Passage to peristyle. Upper floor
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 106
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1707 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom6.07 I.6, 8-9.11. Casa dei Quadretti Teatrali/di P. Casca Longus
Habitation. Urban
I.6, 11: 12. Peristyle
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white North portico: grid of hexagons and lozenges making intersecting irregular hexagons
Pernice 1938, 106; PPP I, 38-39
1708 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom10.01 I.7, 1.20. Casa di Paquius Proculus
Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Antechamber: Border of field on two sides: semis of tesserae (two and three rows respectively), orthogonal layout. Field: latchkey meander.Bed area: no motifs.
PPM I, 483-552; Ehrhardt 1998, 39
Ehrhardt 1998, Abb. 165
1709 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom10.02 I.7, 1.20. Casa di Paquius Proculus
Habitation. Urban
16. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Threshold: rectangle - lozenge; crosslets in corners
PPP I, 50-51; PPM I, 483-552; Ehrhardt 1998, 81-82
Ehrhardt 1998, Abb. 68
1710 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom13.05 I.7, 7. Casa del Sacerdos Amandus
Habitation. Urban
e. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: threshold
Semis of crosslets PPP I, 59
1711 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom20.01 I.9, 11-12. Casa di Q. Mestrius Maximus/Lupanar di Amarantus//Casa e taberna di Amarantus
Habitation. Urban
I.9, 12: 5. Tablinum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Wallace-Hadrill 2005, 102
Wallace-Hadrill 2005, fig. 4
1712 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom21.04 I.9, 13-14. Casa di Cerere
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: green Threshold: spaced swastika-meander PPP I, 105
1713 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom21.05 I.9, 13-14. Casa di Cerere
Habitation. Urban
h. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae PPP I, 107
1714 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom35.02 I.13, 12.14 Habitation. Urban
7. Ala Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 2nd cent. BC PPM II, 920-927 PPM II, 926 fig. 11
1715 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom40.02 I.16, 5 Habitation. Urban
14. Antechamber to cubiculum and triclinium
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces: outer border
Threshold: grid of lozenges; fill: inset pieces. Inner border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with an inset piece.
Terminus ante quem of the Third Style phase
Nappo 2001, 347-348; Vassal 2006, 210 (no. 544)
Nappo 2001, figs. 5-6
Originally a single room including rooms 13 and 15
1716 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom45.01 I.22, 2 Habitation. Urban
13 Tesserae: white Inscription in Latin: …COS De Simone & Nappo 2001, 228 (Poster 19b)
De Simone & Nappo 2001, p. 228 (Poster 19b)
1717 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom51.02 V.1, 3.7.9. Casa del Toro
Habitation. Urban
15. Cubiculum. Later passage
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges 2nd cent. BC PPM III, 481-532; Pesando 1997, 59
PPM III, 508 fig. 56
1718 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom53.04 V.1, 18.11-12. Casa degli Epigrammi Greci
Habitation. Urban
d Cocciopesto Tesserae: black Near door: circle or wheel of fortune PPM III, 539
1719 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom53.05 V.1, 18.11-12. Casa degli Epigrammi Greci
Habitation. Urban
l Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae PPP II, 13; PPM III, 539
1720 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom54.02 V.1, 23.25-27.10. Casa di L. Caecilius Iucundus
Habitation. Urban
V.1, 23: k. Triclinium
Cocciopesto Crosslets 1st cent. BC PPP II, 16; http://www.pompejiprojektet.se
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1721 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom54.03 V.1, 23.25-27.10. Casa di L. Caecilius Iucundus
Habitation. Urban
V.1, 26: s Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares, black tessera at intersections
Pernice 1938, 96; PPP II, 28; http://www.pompejiprojektet.se (room s)
1722 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom54.04 V.1, 23.25-27.10. Casa di L. Caecilius Iucundus
Habitation. Urban
V.1, 26: t Signinum Possible grid of hexagons with crosslets and poised squares
Pernice 1938, 96; http://www.pompejiprojektet.se (room t)
1723 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom55.01 V.2, 1.a Habitation. Urban
Tablinum Kalkmasse Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae (distance: 23 cm) Pernice 1938, 109
1724 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom56.01 V.2, g. Casa di N. Fufidius Successus
Habitation. Urban
l. Tablinum Signinum Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae. Main field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central rectangular panel: grid of lozenges
Pernice 1938, 38; PPM III, 641-649
Pernice 1938, Taf. 10.5
1725 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom56.02 V.2, g. Casa di N. Fufidius Successus
Habitation. Urban
k Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 5 cm)
Pernice 1938, 38; PPM III, 641-649
Pernice 1938, Taf. 10.3
1726 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom56.03 V.2, g. Casa di N. Fufidius Successus
Habitation. Urban
Room behind tablinum, to the left
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 4-4.5 cm) Pernice 1938, 38
1727 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom60.02 V.2, 7 Habitation. Urban
o. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Geometric motifs 2nd cent. BC PPM III, 824-829, esp. 825
1728 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom62.03 V.3, 10 Habitation. Urban
n/area between l-i-n
Signinum (rot) Tesserae: black, whitePolychrome stone pieces: threshold
Threshold: tesserae and crosslets. Alternating white and black tesserae/rows (distance: 11-12 cm) and crosslets.
Pernice 1938, 109; PPM III, esp. 929-930
Pernice 1938, Taf. 48.3
1729 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom62.04 V.3, 10 Habitation. Urban
l. Portico Tesserae: black, whiteMarble fragments
Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 109; PPM III, esp. 929-930
1730 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom119.05 VI.15, 1. Casa dei Vettii
Habitation. Urban
i. Ala Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Allison 2004, http://www.stoa.org/projects/ph/rooms?hou-seid=18#382
Peters 1977, pl. 60 fig. 3
1731 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom66.05 VI.2, 4. Casa di Sallustio
Habitation. Urban. Later hospitium with thermo-polium
22. Original floor. Reception room
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Late Samnite period. Mid-2nd cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
Laidlaw 1993, 222; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 11
Laidlaw 1993, fig. 12; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 35
1732 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom40.03 I.16, 5 Habitation. Urban
15. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteInset pieces: outer border, central field
Inner border: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with an inset piece
Terminus ante quem of the Third Style phase
Nappo 2001, 347-348; Vassal 2006, 210 (no. 544)
Nappo 2001, figs. 5-6
Originally a single room including rooms 13 and 14
1733 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom79.02 VI.5, 1-3.22. Casa di Nettuno
Habitation. Urban
Behind tablinum, room on the left
Tonsigninum Ceramic aggregate
Grid of lozenges Pernice 1938, 104
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1734 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom80.01 VI.5, 4 Habitation. Urban
Second room to the left in the atrium
Kalkestrich, Tonbrocken
Tesserae: white Frame: fillet. Field: unidentifiable Pernice 1938, 48
1735 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom80.02 VI.5, 4 Habitation. Urban
Third room to the left in the atrium
Threshold: crosslets.Frame: fillet.
Pernice 1938, 48
1736 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom80.03 VI.5, 4 Habitation. Urban
Fourth room to the left in the atrium
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 3 cm) Pernice 1938, 48
1737 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom83.01 VI.5, 8.20 Habitation. Urban
8 Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteTile
Possible semis of tesserae? PPP II, 145
1738 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom87.02 VI.6, 1.8.12-13. Casa di Pansa
Habitation. Urban
4. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of squares, diagonal layout. Field: spaced swastika-meander (white), each space containing a black square with a white tessera.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 47; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 80
Blake 1930, pl. 5.1; Pernice 1938, Taf. 15.4; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 238-239
1739 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom87.03 VI.6, 1.8.12-13. Casa di Pansa
Habitation. Urban
4A. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of squares, diagonal layout. Field: spaced swastika-meander (white), each space containing a black square with a white tessera
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 47; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 80
Pernice 1938, Taf. 15.4; Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 238-239
1740 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom87.04 VI.6, 1.8.12-13. Casa di Pansa
Habitation. Urban
Third room to the left in the atrium
Tonsigninum Ceramic aggregate
Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 47
1741 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom87.05 VI.6, 1.8.12-13. Casa di Pansa
Habitation. Urban
3C. Cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile. Signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: grid of lozenges.Dividing band: scattered tesserae.Bed area: no motifs.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Pernice 1938, 47; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 81
Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 240-241
1742 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom87.06 VI.6, 1.8.12-13. Casa di Pansa
Habitation. Urban
9. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of octagons and rectangles making lozenges
PPP II, 146
1743 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom88.02 VI.7, 18.1-2. Casa di Adone ferito
Habitation. Urban
First room to the left in the peristyle
Tonsigninum Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Lozenges, circles with crosslets, squares Pernice 1938, 72
1744 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom89.06 VI.7, 19. Casa di Inaco e Io
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Ton- und Lavasigninum
Semis of tesserae (distance: 21-22 cm) Pernice 1938, 88
1745 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom89.07 VI.7, 19. Casa di Inaco e Io
Habitation. Urban
12. Courtyard Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white East portico: semis of tesserae PPP II, 154
1746 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom91.02 VI.8, 3-8. Casa del Poeta Tragico
Habitation. Urban
17. Cubiculum
Signinum Tesserae: black, white
Grid of squares, orthogonal layout; fill: crosslets
PPP II, 172
1747 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom92.01 VI.8, 20-21.2. Casa di L. Vera-nius Hypsaeus, officina fullonica
Habitation. Urban. With fullery
34. Entrance room
Signinum (schwarze)
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: ca. 10 cm) Pernice 1938, 86-87; PPM IV, 604-612
1748 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom92.02 VI.8, 20-21.2. Casa di L. Vera-nius Hypsaeus, officina fullonica
Habitation. Urban
33. Atrium Signinum (schwarze)
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: ca. 10 cm) Pernice 1938, 86-87; PPM IV, 604-612
1749 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom92.03 VI.8, 20-21.2. Casa di L. Veranius Hypsaeus, officina fullonica
Habitation. Urban
Room left of the entrance. Cubiculum
Ziegelestrich Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border/band: semis of tesserae. Main field: grid of lozenges
Pernice 1938, 86-87; PPM IV, 604-612
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1750 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom93.01 VI.8, 22.1. Casa della Fontana grande
Habitation. Urban
Third room to the right in the atrium
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 111; PPM IV, 613-620
Originally together with VI.8, 20-21
1751 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom94.05 VI.8, 23-24. Casa della Fontana piccolo
Habitation. Urban
VI.8, 23: 2. Atrium
Lavapesto Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout 120-80 BC. Imperial period
PPP II, 176; Fröhlich 1996, 19
Fröhlich 1996, Abb. 62, 89-92
1752 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom94.06 VI.8, 23-24. Casa della Fontana piccolo
Habitation. Urban
VI.8, 24: 26/27. Entrance room
Lava-Estrich Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Fröhlich 1996, 69 Fröhlich 1996, Abb. 62, 449, 454
1753 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom95.07 VI.9, 2.13. Casa di Meleagro
Habitation. Urban
16. Peristyle Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white North portico: semis of tesserae (distance: 12 cm)
PPP II, 187
1754 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom96.08 VI.9, 3.5.10-12. Casa e Protocasa del Centauro
Habitation. Urban
Casa del Centauro: 15
Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
First half of 2nd cent. BC
PPP II, 205; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 105
Zulini 2011-2012, p. 318
1755 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom98.06 VI.10, 2. Casa dei Cinque Scheletri
Habitation. Urban
7. Peristyle Estrich Tesserae: white Porticoes: semis of tesserae (distance: 7.5 cm) Pernice 1938, 111
1756 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom102.01 VI.11, 8-10. Casa del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban. Later with bakery
1. Entrance room
Signinum Tesserae: white (2-2.5 cm)
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 19-21 cm)
Strocka 1991, 18 Strocka 1991, Abb. 79
1757 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom102.02 VI.11, 8-10. Casa del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban. Later with bakery
3. Atrium Signinum Tesserae: white (2-2.5 cm)
Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout (distance: 20-21 cm)
Strocka 1991, 20 Strocka 1991, Abb. 100
1758 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom102.04 VI.11, 8-10. Casa del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban. Later with bakery
30. Cubiculum
Signinum Tesserae: white Antechamber: scattered fragments.Bed area: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 4-5 cm).
End of 2nd cent. BC
Strocka 1991, 31-32; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 141
Strocka 1991, Abb. 171; Zulini 2011, pp. 391-392
1759 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom102.05 VI.11, 8-10. Casa del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban. Later with bakery
31. Ala Signinum Tesserae: white Border of field: meander Strocka 1991, 32 Strocka 1991, Abb. 179
1760 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom105.02 VI.12, 1-8. Casa del Fauno
Habitation. Urban
51 Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae PPP II, 261
1761 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom106.01 VI.13, 6.8-9. Casa del Forno di Ferro/di Marcus Terentius Eudoxsus
Habitation. Urban
3. Cella atriensis
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
First half of 2nd cent. BC
Lipizer & Loccardi 2009, 130; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 151
1762 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom106.02 VI.13, 6.8-9. Casa del Forno di Ferro/di Marcus Terentius Eudoxsus
Habitation. Urban
4. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Band: double spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a tessera.Field: scale pattern.
First half of 2nd cent. BC?
Lipizer & Loccardi 2009, 131; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 152
Pernice 1938, Taf. 9.4; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 414
Lost
1763 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom106.03 VI.13, 6.8-9. Casa del Forno di Ferro/di Marcus Terentius Eudoxsus
Habitation. Urban
6. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 5.5 cm). Central field: meander
Lipizer & Loccardi 2009; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 153
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1764 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom106.04 VI.13, 6.8-9. Casa del Forno di Ferro/di Marcus Terentius Eudoxsus
Habitation. Urban
10. Ala Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae After AD 62 Lipizer & Loccardi 2009
1765 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom107.01 VI.13, 10-11 Habitation. Urban
d. Kitchen? Earlier floor
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd to 1st cent. BC
Zulini 2009, 185; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 155
Zulini 2011-2012, p. 419
1766 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom109.02 VI.13, 19.12. Casa di Sextus Pompeius Axiochus
Habitation. Urban
f. Ala Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Rear area: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Zanier 2009, 240, 259; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 161
Zanier 2009, tav. LXXVI.4; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 429
1767 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom109.03 VI.13, 19.12. Casa di Sextus Pompeius Axiochus
Habitation. Urban
g. Cubiculum Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Antechamber: spaced swastika-meander. Bed area: semis of tesserae.
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Zanier 2009, 240-241, 259-260; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 163
Zulini 2011-2012, p. 431
1769 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom109.04 VI.13, 19.12. Casa di Sextus Pompeius Axiochus
Habitation. Urban
k. Ala Cementizio a base fittile. Cementizio di cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout. Main field: swastika-meander
Second half of 2nd cent. BC
Zanier 2009, 243, 264; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 162
Zanier 2009, tav. LXXVIII.3; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 429
1770 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom110.01 VI.14, 18-20. Casa di Orfeo/Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban
VI.14, 20: b. Atrium
Battuto di lava
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC Peris Bulighin 2006, 87
1771 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom110.02 VI.14, 18-20. Casa di Orfeo/Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban
VI.14, 20: c Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Peris Bulighin 2006, 90
1772 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom110.07 VI.14, 18-20. Casa di Orfeo/Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban
VI.14, 20: q. Triclinium
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 3 cm) Pernice 1938, 98
1773 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom110.08 VI.14, 18-20. Casa di Orfeo/Vesonius Primus
Habitation. Urban
VI.14, 20: room to the right of the triclinium
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 13 cm) Pernice 1938, 98
1774 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom114.01 VI.14, 38. Casa di C. Poppaeus Firmus
Habitation. Urban
b. Tablinum Lavaestrich Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 49; PPM V, 376-383
1775 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom114.02 VI.14, 38. Casa di C. Poppaeus Firmus
Habitation. Urban
g. Ala (left) Lavaestrich Stone aggregate: lava
Threshold: grid of lozenges Pernice 1938, 49
1776 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom115.01 VI.14, 39 Habitation. Urban
Room right of the entrance
Ziegelboden Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteMarble fragments: threshold
Threshold: lozenges.Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre).
Pernice 1938, 48; PPM V, 384-389
1777 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom115.02 VI.14, 39 Habitation. Urban
Room left of the entrance
Tesserae: white Crosslets e.g. Pernice 1938, 48
1778 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom115.03 VI.14, 39 Habitation. Urban
h. Tablinum Tesserae: white Crosslets e.g. Pernice 1938, 48
1779 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom122.01 VI.15, 6. Casa del Forno di ferro
Habitation. Urban
f. Tablinum Cocciopesto Central area: circular motif PPM V, 622-646; Pesando 1997, 211
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1780 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom122.02 VI.15, 6. Casa di Forno del ferro
Habitation. Urban
l. Triclinium Cocciopesto Linear motif Pesando 1997, 211
1781 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom123.01 VI.15, 7.8. Casa del Principe di Napoli
Habitation. Urban
b. Entrance room
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 11 cm), orthogonal layout
Strocka 1984, 18; PPM V, 647-679
1782 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom123.03 VI.15, 7.8. Casa del Principe di Napoli
Habitation. Urban
c. Cubiculum Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 11-13 cm x 17-19 cm)
Strocka 1984, 20
1783 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom125.01 VI.15, 13-15 Habitation. Urban
f. Atrium Tonsigninum Ceramic aggregate
Semis of tesserae.West side: hexagons.
Pernice 1938, 88; PPM V, 692-700
1784 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom130.01 VI.16, 36-37 Habitation. Urban
F. Peristyle Ziegelbrocken Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (2-2.5 cm)
Semis of tesserae (distance: 16.5 cm) Pernice 1938, 102
1785 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom131.01 VI.17, 40-41. Casa con Biblioteca
Habitation. Urban
7. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: threshold, band, panel
Semis of tesserae PPP III, 3
1787 Italy Lazio Rome RomC8.01 Palatine Hill. Vigna Barberini
Signinum Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges End of Republican period
Pergola et al. 1995, 493
Pergola et al. 1995, fig. 15
1788 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom147.01 VII.4, 37 Originally part of room 31 in VII.4, 31.51
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.Scale pattern.
PPP III, 128 PPM VI, 1079 fig. 120b
1789 Italy Sicily Megara Hyblaea
Meg2.03 Casa 13,22 Habitation. Urban. With semi-public bath
c Opus signinum
Geometric Vallet et al. 1983, 15
1790 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom148.01 VII.4, 56. Casa del Granduca di Toscana
Habitation. Urban
12. Corridor Lavasigninum Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Rows/semis (description only) Staub Gierow 1994, 29
1791 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom148.02 VII.4, 56. Casa del Granduca di Toscana
Habitation. Urban
7. Atrium Lavapesta (northern part). Battuto bianco (eastern part)
Stone aggregate: lava, limestone
Tesserae: black, white
Northern part: semis of tesserae.Southern part: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout.
1st cent. AD (northern part)
Staub Gierow, 1994, 23; PPP III, 139
1792 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom149.03 VII.4, 29.57. Casa dei Capitelli figurati
Habitation. Urban
B. Atrium Lavapesto Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white (3 x 3 cm)
Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 16 cm)
Staub Gierow 1994, 51
Staub Gierow 1994, Abb. 135
1793 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom150.03 VII.4, 8.58-60. Casa della Parete nera o Casa dei Bronzi
Habitation. Urban
d. Entrance room
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Meander (description only) Staub Gierow 2000, 22
1794 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom152.01 VII.6, 3-4. Casa della Diana Arcaizzante
Habitation. Urban
3. Atrium Lavasigni-num. Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (distance: 9.5 cm). Impluvium rim: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a crosslet.
Pernice 1938, 59; Alonso et al. 2011, 113, 114-115
Alonso et al. 2011, figs. 19, 24
1795 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom152.02 VII.6, 3-4. Casa della Diana Arcaizzante
Habitation. Urban
Room right of the tablinum
Tonsigninum (threshold)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout.Field: semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre).
Pernice 1938, 59; Alonso et al. 2011, 114
Alonso et al. 2011, fig. 21
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1796 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom153.01 VII.6, 7 Habitation. Urban
45. Tablinum Signinum (rot: threshold; grau: field)
Tesserae: white Threshold: meander.Field: semis of tesserae (distance: 11 cm).
Pernice 1938, 89; PPM VII, 176-179
1797 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom153.02 VII.6, 7 Habitation. Urban
Third room to the right of the peristyle
Signinum (rot: threshold; schwarz: field)
Tesserae: white Threshold (later): semicircles.Field: semis of tesserae.
Pernice 1938, 89; PPM VII, 176-179
1798 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom154.01 VII.6, 10-11.16 Habitation. Urban
60. Entrance room
Tonsigninum Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold to atrium: scale pattern Pernice 1938, 84; PPM VII, 180-181
1799 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom155.03 VII.6, 19-20.28 Habitation. Urban
95. Entrance room
Battuto di lava. Lavasigninum
Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 10-11 cm) Pernice 1938, 41
1800 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom155.04 VII.6, 19-20.28 Habitation. Urban
1A. Ala (right) Signino Tesserae: white Front area: grid of lozenges Spano 1910, 465
1801 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom155.05 VII.6, 19-20.28 Habitation. Urban
4. Peristyle Lavasigninum Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Porticoes: semis of tesserae (distance: 8 cm). Intercolumniations: concave squares, grid of lozenges.
Pernice 1938, 41
1802 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom159.01 VII.7, 10.13. Casa di Romolo e Remo
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Lavaestrich Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 18-20 cm) Pernice 1938, 90; PPM VII, 258-276
1803 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom161.01 VII.10, 5.8.13. Casa settentrionale A4
Habitation. Urban
A. 10. Triclinium
Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout (distance: 10 cm)
First phase: no earlier than the 2nd cent. BC
Amoroso 2005, 37-38; Amoroso 2007, 43-44, 104
Amoroso 2005, fig. 3; Amoroso 2007, fig. 31a
1804 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom161.02 VII.10, 5.8.13. Casa settentrionale A4
Habitation. Urban
A. 4. Triclinium
Cocciopesto. Signino
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: dividing bandRed paint
Antechamber (east): Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a bichrome crosslet (white centre). Border of panel: foliate scroll with hederae; geometric and plant motifs.West area: semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), with T-shapes in outmost rows, orthogonal layout.Dividing band: superposed sprays of leaves. Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a crosslet.
Third phase: late Republican period/between Sulla and Augustus
Amoroso 2005, 47-49; Amoroso 2007, 47, 51, 60, 104-105
Amoroso 2005, figs. 10-11; Amoroso 2007, figs. 33a-b
1805 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom161.03 VII.10, 5.8.13. Casa settentrionale A4
Habitation. Urban
A. 56 Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: whiteRed paint
Grid of lozenges Fourth phase: Julio-Claudian period
Amoroso 2005, 49-50; Amoroso 2007, 61-62, 65, 104
Amoroso 2007, fig. 31b
1806 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom167.01 VII.15, 12-13. Casa di A. Octavius Primus
Habitation. Urban
d. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Behind the threshold: Inscription in Latin: CEDOCENEMUS
1st cent. BC PPP III, 234; PPM VII, 824-839
PPM VII, 831 fig. 13
Lost
1807 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom167.02 VII.15, 12-13. Casa di A. Octavius Primus
Habitation. Urban
h. Tablinum Cocciopesto Semis of crosslets PPM VII, esp. 824
1808 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom172.01 VIII.1, 1. Building beneath the Basilica
Saggio B-X: at eleventh column in south portico
Signino. Signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 38; Maiuri 1973, 217
Pernice 1938, tav. 10.1
1809 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom173.01 VIII.2, 1-2. Casa di Championnet I
Habitation. Urban
8. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Rows of tesserae PPP III, 286
1810 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom174.02 VIII.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Signinum (grau)
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 15 cm) Pernice 1938, 102
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1811 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom174.03 VIII.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
k. Ala (right) Signinum Tesserae: black, white
Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: square - octagon made from fillet of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre); the octagon contains a star composed of a central octagon (fillet of bichrome crosslets), a poised square and a square, with eight concentric lozenges as radii.
Pernice 1938, 102 FIG. 136; Pernice 1938, Taf. 46.5
1812 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom174.04 VIII.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
h. Room right of the tablinum
Tonsigninum Ceramic aggregate
Grid of octagons and poised squares Pernice 1938, 102
1813 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom174.05 VIII.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
Room at end of the west portico in peristyle
Signinum (grau)
Row of crosslets.Hexagons and lozenges.
Pernice 1938, 102
1814 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom174.06 VIII.2, 13 Habitation. Urban
Antechamber to the right of the corridor
Row of crosslets.Hexagons and lozenges.
Pernice 1938, 102
1815 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom175.03 VIII.2, 14-20. Casa dei Cinque piani
Habitation. Urban
i’ Signinum Tesserae: white Border: semis of tesserae. Main field: spaced swastika-meander
Pernice 1938, 115; PPM VIII, 72-93
1816 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom175.04 VIII.2, 14-20. Casa dei Cinque piani
Habitation. Urban
VIII.2, 16: Portico behind tablinum. Earlier floor
Signinum Tesserae: white Scale pattern Pernice 1938, 75-76; PPM VIII, 72-93
Pernice 1938, Taf. 33.5
1818 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom178.01 VIII.2, 28. Casa con Ninfeo
Habitation. Urban
a/b. Entrance room: exterior and interior part
Signinum Tesserae: white Southern part: Border: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Main field: scale pattern
Pernice 1938, 72; PPM VIII, 226-240
Pernice 1938, Taf. 30.6
1819 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom178.02 VIII.2, 28. Casa con Ninfeo
Habitation. Urban
d. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) Pernice 1938, 72; Allison 2004, http://www.stoa.org/projects/ph/rooms? houseid=26#589
1820 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom178.03 VIII.2, 28. Casa con Ninfeo
Habitation. Urban
q. Ala (right) Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Spaced swastika-meander.Scale pattern.
Pernice 1938, 72; Allison 2004, http://www.stoa.org/projects/ph/rooms?hou-seid=26#601
1821 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom178.04 VIII.2, 28. Casa con Ninfeo
Habitation. Urban
h. Ala (left) Tesserae: white Spaced swastika-meander Pernice 1938, 72
1822 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.02 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
a’. Corridor Lavapesta Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Allison 2004, http://www.stoa.org/projects/ph/rooms?hou-seid=29#732
1823 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom182.11 VIII.2, 38-39. Casa di Giuseppe II
Habitation. Urban
z1. First lower storey
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of hexagons; fill: white crosslet PPP III, 319
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1824 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom183.01 VIII.3, 4.6. Casa di Ercole e Augia
Habitation. Urban
1. Entrance room
Lavasigninum Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 9-10 cm).Mat at entrance to atrium: spaced swastika-meander.
Pernice 1938, 8; PPM VIII, 357-361
Pernice 1938, Taf. 41.3; PPM VIII, 358 fig. 2
1825 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom184.01 VIII.3, 7. Shop Shop Sidewalk in front of entrance
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Republican period
PPP III, 324; PPM VIII, 362-384, esp. 362
PPM VIII, 363 fig. 1, 366
1826 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom186.01 VIII.3, 27 Habitation. Urban
9. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
2nd cent. BC PPM VIII, 443-448 PPM VIII, 447, 448 fig. 8
1827 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom188.01 VIII.4, 14-16.22-23.30. Casa di C. Cornelius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
VIII.4, 15: a. Entrance room
Signinum (rot) Tesserae: white Hexagons or octagons Pernice 1938, 70; PPM VIII, 518-525
1828 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom188.02 VIII.4, 14-16.22-23.30. Casa di C. Cornelius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
VIII.4, 15: b. Atrium
Signinum (rot) Tesserae: white (2-3 cm)
Semis of tesserae (distance: 23 cm) Pernice 1938, 70; PPM VIII, 518-525
1829 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom188.03 VIII.4, 14-16.22-23.30. Casa di C. Cornelius Rufus
Habitation. Urban
VIII.4, 15: u. Left exedra in peristyle
Tonsigninum Ceramic aggregate
Semis of tesserae (distance: 12 cm) Pernice 1938, 71; PPM VIII, 518-525
1830 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom189.01 VIII.5, 2-3.5. Casa e Protocasa del Gallo
Habitation. Urban
Protocasa: Below atrium: a-a’
Signino Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout Maiuri 1944-1945, 147
Maiuri 1944-1945, fig. 7
1831 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom189.02 VIII.5, 2-3.5. Casa e Protocasa del Gallo
Habitation. Urban
Protocasa: Below eastern ala (secondary atrium)/o
Signino Tesserae: black, white
Border: volutes Maiuri 1944-1945, 147
Maiuri 1944-1945, fig. 11
1832 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom190.01 VIII.5, 9 Habitation. Urban
f. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Not described Republican period
PPM VIII, 569-571
1833 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom191.01 VIII.5, 15-16.38 Habitation. Urban
15: f. Ala Signinum (rot) Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Central panel: double latchkey meander.
Pernice 1938, 103; PPM VIII, 572-599
FIG. 137; Pernice 1938, Taf. 46.6
1834 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom191.02 VIII.5, 15-16.38 Habitation. Urban
15: h. Ala Signinum (rot) Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Central panel: double latchkey meander.
Pernice 1938, 103 Pernice 1938, Taf. 46.6
1835 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom191.03 VIII.5, 15-16.38 Habitation. Urban
15: Atrium Signinum (rot) Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: central panel
Impluvium basin: rectangle - oblong hexagon Imperial period Pernice 1938, 103-104
Pernice 1938, Taf. 47.3
1836 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom192.01 VIII.5, 39. Casa di Acceptus e Euhodia
Habitation. Urban
d. Cubiculum Travertinope-sto
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Semis of tesserae Republican period
PPP III, 359
1837 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom197.02 IX.1, 22.29. Casa di M. Epidius Sabinus
Habitation. Urban
a. Entrance room
Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 78-79; PPM VIII, 956-1044
1838 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom197.03 IX.1, 22.29. Casa di M. Epidius Sabinus
Habitation. Urban
b. Atrium Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 78-79
1839 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom197.06 IX.1, 22.29. Casa di M. Epidius Sabinus
Habitation. Urban
x. Passage between first and second peristyle
Crosslets Pernice 1938, 78-79
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1840 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom197.07 IX.1, 22.29. Casa di M. Epidius Sabinus
Habitation. Urban
u/z. Large room right of the passage to second peristyle
Signinum Tesserae: white (2-2.5 cm)
Semis of tesserae (distance: 9 cm) Pernice 1938, 78-79
1841 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom197.08 IX.1, 22.29. Casa di M. Epidius Sabinus
Habitation. Urban
m. Peristyle Cocciopesto Tesserae: white North portico: semis of tesserae 1st cent. AD PPP III, 402
1842 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom207.03 IX.5, 14-16 Habitation. Urban
g. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), orthogonal layout
PPM IX, 600-669 PPM IX, 634 fig. 53
1843 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom210.06 IX.6, 4-7 Habitation. Urban
IX.6, 5: i. Ala (right)
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (distance: 4 cm) Pernice 1938, 46-47; PPM IX, 747-764
1844 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom210.07 IX.6, 4-7 Habitation. Urban
IX.6, 4: 1. Entrance room
Signinum (rot) Tesserae: black, white
Grid of lozenges; fill: bichrome crosslet (white centre)
Pernice 1938, 118; PPM IX, 747-764
1845 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom213.01 IX. 7, 24-25. Protocasa
Habitation. Urban
IX. 7, 25: Saggio 1611. US 16045. Tablinum
Cocciopesto Semis of tesserae Terminus post quem: beginning of 3rd cent. BC. Terminus ante quem: Augustan period
Giglio, M. 2011, 102. Personal communication with Marco Giglio
1846 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom219.04 IX.14, 2.4. Casa di Obellius Firmus/del Conte di Torino
Habitation. Urban
13/third room to the right in the peristyle
Signinum Semis of crosslets Pernice 1938, 62
1847 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom219.05 IX.14, 2.4. Casa di Obellius Firmus/del Conte di Torino
Habitation. Urban
19. Tablinum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Field: grid of rectangles; fill: tessera, chevron, Y-shape
PPP III, 592; PPM X, 361-500
1848 Spain Aragon Cabezo del Moro
CabMo1.01 Opus signinum
Border: swastika-meander. Main field: grid of lozenges
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC)
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 172
1849 Spain Catalonia Tarragona (Tarraco)
Tarr4.01 Between Calle de Pons de Icart and the port. Museo Nacional
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Inscription in Latin: AVE SALVE 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Gómez Pallarès 1997, 141-142 (no. T 1)
Gómez Pallarès 1997, lám. 59
1850 Spain Region of Murcia
Estacio Esta1.01 La Manga del Mar Menor. Estacio promontory. Estacio Lighthouse. Museo Arqueológico de Cartagena, inv. no. 201
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteOpus tessellatum: central motif (circle - concave hexagon - hexafoil), motifs in corner (dolphins and flower/star)
Poised square - square - concentric circles Transition from 1st cent. BC to 1st cent. AD
Blázquez 1982, 69-70 (no. 69); Ramallo Asensio 1985, 61-64 (no. 54)
Blázquez 1982, lám. 28; Ramallo Asensio 1985, lám. XXV
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1851 Spain Aragon Cabezo de Alcalá (Azaila)
CabA3.01 Lower town. At the foot of the acropolis
Baths Opus signinum
Simple geometric motifs separated by borders with hederae
Terminus ante quem of the Sertorian War (76-72 BC)
Lasheras Corruchaga 1984b, 171
Only description exists
1852 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc2.01 II, 2. Casa dell’Argo
Habitation. Urban
Upstairs room. Eastern side. Corridor
Signino Grid of lozenges Maiuri 1958, 371; Ercolano 2014, 119
Maiuri 1958, fig. 302
The upper storey of the house is no longer preserved
1853 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc3.01 III, 1-2, 18-19. Casa dell’Albergo
Habitation. Urban
1 Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of bands divided into small squares and rectangles with larger squares in the interspaces
Second Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 327; Ercolano 2014, no. 99, 133
Ercolano 2014, tav. XV
1854 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc3.02 III, 1-2, 18-19. Casa dell’Albergo
Habitation. Urban
3 Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Orthogonal grid of squares with superimposed diagonal grid of squares
Second Style phase
Maiuri 1958, 327; Ercolano 2014, no. 100, 133-134
Ercolano 2014, tav. XV
1855 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc3.03 III, 1-2, 18-19. Casa dell’Albergo
Habitation. Urban
Lower storey. A3. Corridor
Cementizio a base fittile. Signino
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
First or Second Style phase
Ercolano 2014, no. 112, 138-139
Ercolano 2014, tav. XI
1856 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar9.01 Via Vallauri/ex Forum Boarium. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Sarsina (inv. no. 907)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Circle - hexafoil. Bichrome fillets of tesserae Personal observation of floor
1857 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar10.01 Unknown prove-nience. Museo Archeologico Na-zionale di Sarsina (inv. no. 908)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae (also rectangular): black, grey, red, white
Pelta with two-headed axe; edge of pelta with row of superposed chevrons
FIG. 95 Personal observation of floor
1858 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar11.01 Via Vallauri. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Sarsina (inv. no. 909)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Unidentifiable Personal observation of floor
1859 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Sarsina (Sassina)
Sar12.01 Valle delle Case populare. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Sarsina (inv. no. 913)
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Personal observation of floor
1860 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom54.05 V.1, 23.25-27.10. Casa di L. Caecilius Iucundus
Habitation. Urban
V.1, 26: d Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae http://www.pompejiprojektet.se (room d)
1861 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom54.06 V.1, 23.25-27.10. Casa di L. Caecilius Iucundus
Habitation. Urban
V.1, 26: f. Lower floor
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white North-west corner: square - circle - hexafoil http://www.pompejiprojektet.se (room f)
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1862 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom199.02 IX.2, 17 Habitation. Urban
c Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 40
1863 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom199.03 IX.2, 17 Habitation. Urban
d. Atrium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Impluvium rim: semis of tesserae.Impluvium basin: spaced swastika-meander.
Pernice 1938, 40; PPP III, 418
1864 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom199.04 IX.2, 17 Habitation. Urban
e. Tablinum Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 40
1865 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom214.06 IX.8, 3.6.a. Casa del Centenario
Habitation. Urban
44. Frigidarium
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Below pool: semis of tesserae PPP III, 534
1866 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom112.03 VI.14, 28-33. Casa di Laocoonte con annessi taberna e panificio
Habitation. Urban. With shops and bakery
a. Atrium Estrich. Lava und Ton
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 112
1867 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom112.04 VI.14, 28-33. Casa di Laocoonte con annessi taberna e panificio
Habitation. Urban. With shops and bakery
Tablinum Signinum Tesserae: black, white
Grid of hexagons; fill: bichrome crosslet (black centre)
Pernice 1938, 112
1869 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom118.07 VI.14, 43. Casa dei Scienziati o Gran Lupanare
Habitation. Urban
11. Cubiculum
Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) PPP II, 300; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 198
1870 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom118.08 VI.14, 43. Casa dei Scienziati o Gran Lupanare
Habitation. Urban
16. Triclinium Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Border: grid of lozenges PPP II, 303
1871 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom143.02 VII.3, 29. Casa di M. Spurius Mesor
Habitation. Urban
Tablinum Signinum Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Pernice 1938, 78
1872 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom143.03 VII.3, 29. Casa di M. Spurius Mesor
Habitation. Urban
Passage between tablinium and garden
Lavasigninum Stone aggregate: lava
Tesserae: white Circles, eight-lozenge stars Pernice 1938, 78
1873 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom163.03 VII.13, 4.17-18. Casa di Ganimede
Habitation. Urban
Peristyle Tesserae: white Porticoes: semis of tesserae (distance: 23 cm) Pernice 1938, 114
1874 Italy Lazio Ostia Ost4.03 Beneath ‘Schola du Trajan’. La Maison aux Bucranes
Habitation. Urban
Sondages G, H, O. Peristyle
Opus signinum
Tesserae: black, whiteBlack and white tesserae, polychrome stone fragments
Scattering of white four-tessera squares Around the mid-1st cent. BC
Morard 2007, 63-64
Morard 2007, fig. 69
1875 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom71.02 VI.2, 16.21. Casa di Narciso
Habitation. Urban
20. Peristyle Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (quincunx, black centre)
Late Republican period. 1st cent. BC (stratigraphy)
Zulini 2011-2012, no. 33
Zulini 2011.2012, p. 115
1876 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom73.05 VI.2, 18-19. Casa dell’Esedra/Stabulum
Habitation. Urban. Later stabulum. Association house originally?
16. Exedra Cementizio a base fittile. Cocciopesto
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera.Eastern zone: semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout.
Last quarter or end of 2nd cent. BC
F. Panzetti in Panzetti et al. 2010, 16, 18; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 46
Zulini 2011-2012, pp. 147-148
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1877 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom75.02 VI.2, 23-24. Casa di Narcisso
Habitation. Urban
11 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of tesserae.Unidentifiable motif(s).
Zulini 2011-2012, no. 59
Zulini 2011-2012, p. 181
1878 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom102.08 VI.11, 8-10. Casa del Labirinto
Habitation. Urban. Later with bakery
48. Corridor Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Scale pattern End of 2nd cent. BC
Strocka 1991, 31; Zulini 2011-2012, no. 144
PPM V, 22 fig. 37; Zulini 2011-2012, p. 398
1879 Italy Abruzzo Atri (Hatria) Atr2.01 Via Ferrante and Piazza della Cattedrale
Habitation. Urban
B Cementizio a base litica
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackOpus tessellatum: border
Field: semis of black crosslets (four tesserae) Second half of 1st cent. to first half of 2nd cent. AD
Azzena 1987, 24-26; Salcuni 2012, 74-76 (Hatria 03B)
Salcuni 2012, fig. 141
1880 Italy Abruzzo Alba Fucens AlbF3.01 Sanctuary of Hercules. On the other side of the eastern wall of the shrine
Cementizio Tesserae: white Not described Balty 1969, 87; Salcuni 2012, 14 (Alba 04D)
1881 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom136.02 VII.2, 20, 40. Casa di N. Popidius Priscus
Habitation. Urban
z2. Triclinium Battuto bianco
Stone aggregate
Tesserae: black Crosslets (four tesserae) PPP III, 71
1882 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom138.02 VII.2, 24-26. Casa delle Quadrighe
Habitation. Urban
m. Cubiculum Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Threshold: rectangle - lozenge.Field: semis of tesserae.
PPP III, 82
1883 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom139.03 VII.2, 27.29-31.35. Casa di Mercurio
Habitation. Urban
g Cocciopesto Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (black centre) PPP III, 84
1885 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom198.04 IX.2, 15-16. Casa di T. Dentatius Panthera
Habitation. Urban
First room to the right in the atrium
Signinum Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae Pernice 1938, 105
1886 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI2.03 Peristylhaus 2 Habitation. Urban
11. Cubiculum
Opus signinum
Field: grid of lozenges Around 180 BC Russenberger 2014, 60, 62, 64
1887 Italy Sicily Monte Iato (Iaitas)
MonI2.04 Peristylhaus 2 Habitation. Urban
5a. Upstairs room
Opus signinum
Grid of lozenges Around 180 BC Russenberger 2014, 60, 67
1888 Italy Campania Paestum Pae9.01 Southern sanctuary. Temple of Hercules
Temple Cella Signino Spaced swastika-meander 2nd cent. BC Torelli 1999, 50-51 Torelli 1999, fig. 48
1889 Spain Catalonia Vila-Seca Vil1.01 Habitation. Rural. Villa
Opus signinum
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae End of 2nd cent. AD (dating evidence)
Macias Solé 2000a, 210-211
1890 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom195.01 VIII. Temple of Venus. Fragments
Temple Cella? Cementizio (rosso)
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
First half of 1st cent. BC (stratigraphic data)
Coletti & Sterpa 2008, 133-134, 136
Coletti & Sterpa 2008, fig. 8
1891 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc3.06 III, 1-2, 18-19. Casa dell’Albergo
Habitation. Urban
Lower storey. E. Antechamber to triclinium
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of white crosslets (no central tesserae, set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Third Style phase Ercolano 2014, no. 116, 141
Ercolano 2014, tav. XVII
1892 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc3.07 III, 1-2, 18-19. Casa dell’Albergo
Habitation. Urban
Lower storey. O
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of octagons and poised squares; fill in octagons: bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre), set orthogonally
Third Style phase Ercolano 2014, no. 117, 141-142
Ercolano 2014, tav. XVIII
1893 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc6.02 IV, 5-7. Casa della Fullonica
Habitation. Urban
1. Tablinum Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
First Style phase Ercolano 2014, no. 198, 217-218
Ercolano 2014, tav. III
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1894 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc9.06 V, 5. Casa del Mobilio Carbonizzato
Habitation. Urban
9. Courtyard Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (2.5-2.8 cm)
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Second Style phase
Ercolano 2014, no. 251, 280-281
Ercolano 2014, tav. XIII
1895 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc10.03 V, 15-16. Casa del Bicentenario
Habitation. Urban
Upstairs room
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Grid of lozenges Possibly First Style phase
Ercolano 2014, no. 293, 316-317
Ercolano 2014, tav. VI
1896 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc12.02 VI, 11-13. Casa del Salone nero
Habitation. Urban
Entrance room
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Semis of tesserae (set diagonally) First Style phase. Repaired or remade in the Third or Fourth Style phase
Ercolano 2014, no. 330, 352-353
Ercolano 2014, tav. XII
Almost disappeared
1897 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc12.03 VI, 11-13. Casa del Salone nero
Habitation. Urban
M Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white Threshold: grid of lozenges with a 90° rotation; fill: tessera. Carpet loop at corner. Semicircle on one of the sides
Third Style phase Ercolano 2014, no. 332, 354
Ercolano 2014, tav. XVIII
1898 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc15.03 Insula Orientalis I, 2-3. Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
Habitation. Urban
13 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) - only one row is left.Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally) and geometic-shaped inset pieces - only one row is left.
First Style phase (semis of cros-slets). Second Style phase (se-mis of crosslets and geome-tric-shaped inset pieces)
Ercolano 2014, no. 38a-b, 78-79
Ercolano 2014, tav. V, XXIII
The semis of crosslets was originally part of the floor in the corridor between the peristyle and exedra 16
1899 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc15.04 Insula Orientalis I, 2-3. Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
Habitation. Urban
14. First floor Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteRed paint
Semis of bichrome crosslets First Style phase Ercolano 2014, no. 39a, 79
1900 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc15.05 Insula Orientalis I, 2-3. Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
Habitation. Urban
19. Corridor-balcony
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (2-2.2 cm)
Field: semis of tesserae (set diagonally), orthogonal layout
Late Second Style phase. Late Republican period
Ercolano 2014, no. 46, 89
Ercolano 2014, tav. XIII
1901 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc18.01 II, 3. Casa del Genio
Habitation. Urban
4 Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: white (1.5-2 cm).Inset fragments at random
Field: semis of tesserae, diagonal layout First or Second Style phase. Republican period
Ercolano 2014, no. 97, 129-130
Ercolano 2014, tav. XIII
1902 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc19.01 IV, 12-13, 15-16 Caupona with habitation
8. Reception room. Later service room
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Field: grid of octagons and poised squares; fill in octagons: crosslet with black or white centre; fill in poised squares: tessera or crosslet
Third Style phase Ercolano 2014, no. 203, 222
Ercolano 2014, tav. XVIII
Originally a single room together with room 9
1903 Italy Campania Herculaneum Herc19.02 IV, 12-13, 15-16 Caupona with habitation
9. Reception room. Later cubiculum
Cementizio a base fittile
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, whiteInset pieces
Field: grid of octagons and poised squares; fill in octagons: crosslet with black or white centre; fill in poised squares: tessera or crosslet. Panel: semis of crosslets and inset pieces
Third Style phase Ercolano 2014, no. 204a-b, 222-223
Ercolano 2014, tav. XXXIII
Originally a single room together with room 8
1904 France Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Romain-en-Gal (Vienna)
SRomG1.02 Chantier de la Plaine. Maison aux Pierres Dorées. Below the Maison des Dieux Océan (phase 4)
Habitation. Suburban
K Sol de béton Stone aggregate
Tesserae: blackScattered black and white tesserae
Semis of tesserae (set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
Phase 2A: around AD 20
A. Desbat in La maison des Dieux Océan 1994, 201; D. Tavernier in La maison des Dieux Océan 1994, 103, 113; A. Desbat & O. Leblanc in La maison de Dieux Océan 1994, 76
La maison de Dieux Océan 1994, fig. 168
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1905 Italy Calabria Reggio Calabria (Rhegium Julium)
RegC2.01 Near the Asilo d’Infanzia
Battuto, formato di coccio
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: grey, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (grey centre) Fiorelli 1886, 62-63; Agostino & Malacrino 2012, 577
1906 Italy Sicily Camarina Cam1.03 Insula C8. Domus n° 7. Casa dell’Altare
Habitation. Urban
Cocciopesto Pseudo-shield of lozenges 1st cent. BC Pelagatti 2006, 33 note 11
1907 Italy Campania Boscoreale Bos1.01 Contrada Pisanella
Habitation. Rural. Villa
B. Portico Opus signinum
Northernmost part: semis of crosslets, orthogonal layout
AD 40-45 Bastet 1976, 140 Bastet 1976, Abb. 15
1908 Italy Campania Boscoreale Bos1.02 Contrada Pisanella
Habitation. Rural. Villa
8 Opus signinum
Threshold: grid of alternating squares and rectangles, the middle row is composed of rectangles only.Field: grid of recumbent and upright lozenges making tilted squares.
AD 40-45 Bastet 1976, 138 Bastet 1976, Abb. 15
1909 Italy Campania Boscoreale Bos1.03 Contrada Pisanella
Habitation. Rural. Villa
9 Opus signinum
Threshold: rectangle - lozenge.Field: grid of intersecting circles making overlapping quatrefoils and concave squares.
AD 40-45 Bastet 1976, 138 Bastet 1976, Abb. 15
1910 Italy Campania Boscoreale Bos1.04 Contrada Pisanella
Habitation. Rural. Villa
10. Triclinium Opus signinum
Field: grid of intersecting octagons making squares and irregular oblong hexagons. Central panel: grid of intersecting circles making quatrefoils and concave poised squares
AD 40-45 Bastet 1976, 138-139
Bastet 1976, Abb. 15
1911 Italy Campania Boscoreale Bos1.05 Contrada Pisanella
Habitation. Rural. Villa
11. Exedra Opus signinum
Threshold: grid of lozenges.Field: grid of hexagons (honeycomb).
AD 40-45 Bastet 1976, 139-140
Bastet 1976, Abb. 15
1912 France Occitanie Uzès (Ucetia) Uze1.01 Mortar. Opus signinum
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: black, white
Semis of bichrome crosslets (Greek cross, black centre, set orthogonally), orthogonal layout
1st cent. BC http://www.inrap.fr/en/discovery-antique-uzes-12596#http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4367620/Roman-mosaics-unearthed-southern-France.html
http://www.inrap.fr/en/discovery-antique-uzes-12596
1913 Greece Epirus Gitana Git1.01 South-west part. Junction of roads 7 and 11. Building A
Prytaneum Dining-room in the south-east wing
Ceramic aggregate
Tesserae: whiteOpus tessellatum: mat, border of central field, central field
Couch area: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout
Terminus ante quem of 167 BC
Preka-Alexandri 1989, 304; Preka-Alexandri 1993, 105; Kanta-Kitsou 2008, 57
Preka-Alexandri 1989, fig. 4; Preka-Alexandri 1993, fig. 1; Kanta-Kitsou 2008, pp. 56 and 74; http://henriettahobby.blogspot.dk/2011/04/
1914 Italy Campania Pompeii Pom43.05 I.20, 4 Habitation. Urban
8. Possible summer triclinium
Signino Tesserae: white Outer border: semis of tesserae, orthogonal layout. Border of central field: spaced swastika-meander, each space containing a square with a tessera. Central field: grid of lozenges
First quarter of 2nd cent. BC
Nappo 1988, 189-190; PPM II, 1071-1078; Nappo 1993, 670
Nappo 1993, CLXVII.3
Originally a single room with room 7
Key Country Region Location ID Context Structure Room Mortar Mortar typology
Decoration Design Date Reference Illustration Note
1915 Italy Emilia-Romagna
Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi)
RegE8.01 Via Berta Habitation? Urban
Cocciopesto Tesserae: white Unidentifiable motif(s) Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, 113-114 (no. 92)
Scagliarini Corlàita & Venturi 1999, tav. LIV, LV fig. 1
Partly covered by mosaic
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