03.04.2013 Views

Download Pdf of Dissertation - Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M ...

Download Pdf of Dissertation - Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M ...

Download Pdf of Dissertation - Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

LPL 1. Low pedestal stand with lions' paws.<br />

Present loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Naval Museum, Capo Colonna.<br />

Description: This artifact is extremely well preserved, with only one lion’s paw partially<br />

eroded. Light encrust<strong>at</strong>ion covers the surface. Its shape is reminiscent <strong>of</strong> the lower<br />

pedestals MPL 1 and MPL 2, but the torus has almost disappeared, and the square base and<br />

the diameter are gre<strong>at</strong>er. The Greek inscription “SATOR” has been carved on the edge <strong>of</strong><br />

the upper disc.<br />

Marble type: Pavonazzetto. 328<br />

Width: 1.18 m; Length: 1.17 m (lower level)<br />

Width: 0.97 m; Length: 0.97 m (upper level)<br />

Height: 0.38 m<br />

Diameter: 0.68 m<br />

Notes: Discovered on May 2, 1915.<br />

Bibliography: Report May 2, 1915; Orsi 1921, 494; Pensabene 1978, 108; Pensabene<br />

2002a, 37.<br />

328 Pensabene 1978, 108.<br />

223

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!