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Source Image: PR246_01_06 of Şile Colossus of Istanbul Archaeological Museum: Statuary

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Description

Colossal roughed-out emperor from the Şile shipwreck.

Monument: Istanbul Archaeological Museum: Statuary
Monument Part: Şile Colossus
Monument Type: Statuary
Material(s)
Date: post ad 100 - pre ad 350
Keywords: Emperor
Collections: Istanbul, Museum

Location

Original Location: Şile
Current Location: Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Evidence for working practices

1. Toolmarks

Process: Roughing-out
Tool: Point
Method: Angle: Steep (60-70°)
Force: Medium
Description: This enormous statue has been roughed-out with the point chisel.

2. Toolmarks

Process: Rough shaping
Tool: Point
Method: Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Hard
Description: Key features of the design have been delineated with the point chisel.

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