| Collection: | Corinth | |
| Type: | Object | |
| Name: | S 195 | |
| Title: | CAPTIVES' FAÇADE: CEILING COFFER | |
| Category: | Sculpture | |
| Category Code: | S | |
| Object Number: | 195 | |
| Description: | Coffer slab, with three panels, surrounded by ornamental band of conventionalized floral chain between 2 astragals; chain also separates panels. At each of 2 extant corners is a rosette. Panels, lt. to rt.: 00.41 x 00.425 x 00.055 deep, bust of Selene, frontal with head turned slightly to proper lt. Hair pulled back from face in waves, with long lock over either shoulder; wears narrow headband, peplos; behind, crescent moon. Panel 2, 00.41 x 00.43 x 00.04-00.055, bust of Helios, head turned slightly to proper rt., framed by 7 long rays; wavy shoulder-length hair; wears chlamys (?). Panel 3, 00.45, rosette, framed by Lesbian leaf around edge. Both heads have incised irises, drilled pupils.Non-joining frgt. gives end. | |
| Mythology: | Helios Selene | |
| Attributes: | Sun Moon | |
| Material: | Fine white marble. | |
| Condition: | Missing parts. Two joining frgts., preserving three sides, broken one narrow end; underside abraded. | |
| Dimensions Actual: | W00.958 T00.155 | |
| Dimensions Preserved: | L01.83 | |
| Period: | Middle Roman (2/2 2nd c-4th c AD) | |
| Chronology: | Late 2nd or very early 3rd c. A.C> | |
| Area: | Propylaia | |
| Context: | NB8 P70 | |
| Bibliography: | Johnson 1931, Corinth 9, cat. 226; AJA 1902 Pl. V | |
| Site: | Corinth | |
| City: | Ancient Corinth | |
| Country: | Greece | |
| References: | Monument: Propylaia Images (6) Basket: NB8 P70 Notebook Page: NB 8, spread 40 (p. 71) |
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