Manhole covers in Avignon

Registration No. 4528004435

caryfukA grid of repeating cross motifs, arranged in a precise geometric grid, dominates this example of urban infrastructure. At its centre is a rectangular opening, the purpose of which is the subject of lively debate at the Institute of Humanology. Inscriptions on the sides, including the classification B125 and the marking EN24, provide valuable clues to its inclusion in the Guild archives.

Registration No. 5921170404

caryfukA precisely cast diamond grid, adorning this artifact of urban cast iron, surrounds a central cartouche with the proud inscription "VILLE D'AVIGNON". Two strategically placed holes, probably intended for handling, attest to the practical ingenuity of the original designers, which is a testament to the enduring legacy of urban planning.