Pavement de carreaux de terre cuite

Lyon (69) - Lugdunum, Musée et Théâtres romains

© Atelier de Restauration des mosaïques et d'enduits peints de Saint-Romain-en-Gal

The tomettes are laid in a row with the joints staggered, almost isodomous, alternating lengthwise and widthwise. The surface bears traces of fire. This pavement covered the floor of the kitchen.

Where to find it

Lyon (69) - Lugdunum, Musée et Théâtres romains
17 rue Cleberg

69005 Lyon

Commune of discovery

Locality

Rue Sergent Berthet

Type of intervention

Excavation

Year of excavation

1988

Inventory number

1990.1.1 ; ARM 60

Materials

Terracotta ➔ Architectural

Chronological period

Gallo-Roman [- 50 / 476] ➔ Early Imperial [27 / 235]

Dimensions

L. 4.75 m, l. 3 m, P. 75 cm, 520 kg