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Source Image: PR303_01_07 of Boar-Hunting Relief of Aphrodisias: Basilica Reliefs

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Description

Detail of boar-hunting relief from the Basilica.

Monument
Aphrodisias: Basilica Reliefs 
Monument Part
Boar-Hunting Relief 
Monument Type
Relief 
Material(s)
Aphrodisian marble (Visual identification)  
Date
post ad 300 - pre ad 450 
Keywords
HeadMythic Character  
Collections
Aphrodisias, Site and Museum  

Location

Original Location
Aphrodisias 
Current Location
Aphrodisias Museum depot 

Evidence for working practices

1. Toolmarks

Process
Flattening
Tool
Tooth Chisel
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Medium
Description
The background is worked with the tooth chisel in a crisscrossed manner.

2. Toolmarks

Process
Fine shaping
Tool
Flat Chisel
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description
The figure itself is worked very carefully with the flat chisel.

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