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Source Image: PR221_02_07 of Female Statue of Vatican Museums: Statuary

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Description

Detail of a female statue in the Vatican Museums

Monument: Vatican Museums: Statuary
Monument Part: Female Statue
Monument Type: Statuary
Material(s)
Date: post bc 100 - pre ad 200
Keywords: Clothing, Socket
Collections: Vatican Museums, Rome

Location

Current Location: Vatican Museums

Evidence for working practices

1. - Insert socket

Process: Insertion
Description: The arm was pieced together from multiple pieces. This socket was probably original and made to incorporate an extended arm which could not be carved from the same block.

1. - Toolmarks

Process: Smoothing
Tool: Abrasives
Description: The very smooth surface on this statue has been achieved using abrasives.

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