Mortise and tenon with a dowel pin is most characteristic of furniture construction in which region?

• A. Greece
• B. Egypt
• C. Rome
• D. Lebanon

Answer: (A)

Mortise and tenon joined with a dowel pin uses a peg driven through the joint to lock the tenon in place, providing a strong, easily disassembled connection. In ancient Greek woodworking, this pegged mortise-and-tenon approach is widely attested in furniture from classical and Hellenistic periods—tables, stands, and stools often show a tenon secured with a wooden peg to resist pull-out and keep joints tight as wood expands and contracts. While mortise and tenon is used in many regions, the specific practice of inserting a dowel pin to lock the joint is most closely associated with Greek furniture traditions, making the technique characteristic of that region.