Harvard Art Museums > 1977.216.3035: Brick Stamp of T. Greius Ianuarius Brick Stamps Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Brick Stamp of T. Greius Ianuarius , 1977.216.3035,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Nov 15, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/289695. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1977.216.3035 Title Brick Stamp of T. Greius Ianuarius Classification Brick Stamps Work Type brick stamp Date 60-93 CE Places Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Latium Period Roman Imperial period, Early Culture Roman Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/289695 Physical Descriptions Medium Terracotta Technique Stamped Dimensions 16.5 x 11.6 x 4.2 cm (6 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 1 5/8 in.) Inscriptions and Marks inscription: Inscription: T GREI IANVARI EX F C D [d] / V Q F Provenance Recorded Ownership History Acquired by Henry W. Haynes in or near Rome, c. 1877. Bequest of Henry W. Haynes to Department of the Classics, 1912. Transfer from Department of the Classics, 1977. Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912 Accession Year 1977 Object Number 1977.216.3035 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Upper Line: v(aleat) q(ui) f(ecit) Lower Line: T. Grei Ianuari ex f(igilinis) C(aninianis) d(uorum) D(omitiorum) ("May the person who made (this) be well! (brick) of Titus Greius Ianuarius, from the Caninian brickyards belonging to the two Domitii.") The last D had been broken off but may be supplied from other copies of this stamp. The family of the Domitii owned brickyards around Rome and this master, T. Greius Ianuarius, worked between 60 and 93 CE for two brothers, adopted sons of Domitius Afer (d. 59 CE). The grand-daughter of one was the mother of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, who thus inherited the yards, perhaps about 155 CE. Pieces of brick were used to face concrete walls and stamps such as this one therefore serve to date the construction of buildings. Commentary LIVE LIKE A ROMAN: DAILY LIFE OBJECT COLLECTION Pieces of brick were used to face concrete walls, and stamps such as this one therefore serve to date the construction of buildings. Most brick stamps were rectangular and made of bronze. The letters were often in all capitals, cast in raised relief. Stamps were used for marking a wide variety of materials, such as bricks, amphorae, tiles, lamps, and other ceramic vessels. Sometimes even bread was stamped. Though the Greeks were known to stamp tiles, most of the evidence for the rise of Roman stamps comes from the third century BCE. The stamp would usually name the maker or exporter of the product, as seen with the COSSINI EVTVCHIANI stamp in this collection. The name of the person is in the genitive case to show possession. The family of the Domitii owned brickyards around Rome and this master, T. Greius Ianuarius, worked between 60 and 93 CE for two brothers, adopted sons of Domitius Afer (d. 59 AD). The grand-daughter of one was the mother of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, who thus inherited the yards, perhaps about 155 CE. Publication History Suburani: A Latin Reading Course, Book 3, Hands Up Education (2024), p. 188, ill.; p. 301 Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
