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Source Image: PR301_05_06 of Io and Argos panel of Aphrodisias: Sebasteion

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Description

Detail of Sebasteion panel depicting Io and Argos.

Monument
Aphrodisias: Sebasteion 
Monument Part
Io and Argos panel 
Monument Type
Relief 
Material(s)
Aphrodisian marble (Visual identification)  
Date
circa ad 20 - circa ad 60 
Keywords
Body, Clothing  
Collections
Aphrodisias, Site and Museum  

Location

Original Location
Aphrodisias 
Current Location
Aphrodisias Museum 

Evidence for working practices

1. Toolmarks

Process
Squaring
Tool
Point
Method
Angle: Vertical (90°)
Force: Hard
Description
Rough point chiselling can be seen on the side of the adjacent block.

2. Toolmarks

Process
Roughing-out
Tool
Point
Method
Angle: Steep (60-70°)
Force: Medium
Description
Point chiselling is visible on the lower section of this panel, in those areas which would not have been visible from the ground. Very little work beyond roughing-out has been undertaken in this area.

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