Roman base column converted into a well opening
PeriodMedieval
Classification(s)
Object TypeColumn
Registration NumberMMM 005093.2
DescriptionMarble and other material were imported to Malta as they were not available on the resource-less rock. It was therefore important that sculpted material was repurposed. In pre-industrial societies such as the Middle Ages, an object was reused as much as possible. This certainly happened due to economic requirements, but it was also a way of survival on a tiny island. This Roman base column was converted into a well opening, showcasing the recycling behaviour in medieval Malta.MaterialMedieval recycled marble
Dimensions30 x 61cm; 52 x 42cm; 44 cmAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 85929
- Inventory Card 50709-10
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.2230
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
