Academic thesis
Barbara Rankl: | THE SARCOPHAGI GARDEN IN EPHESUS Condition survey of 21 sarcophagi and conservation of the “Amazon Battle” sarcophagus | back |
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Abstract: | The focus of this thesis is the chest of the so-called “Amazon Battle” sarcophagus dated around 190 BC, from the harbor necropolis in Ephesus. It was excavated in the 1930s and is currently presented, together with 20 other stone coffins in the Sarcophagi Garden on Ephesus’ archaeological site in Turkey. The object is carved out of pentelic marble with an amazonomachy frieze on all four sides. The thesis’ second main emphasis is the technological condition survey of all objects in the Sarcophagi Garden, and concludes with a technological and condition analysis. The “Amazon Battle” sarcophagus’ poor condition requires conservation which will be undertaken by the Institute of Conservation and Restoration, and which will include scientific analysis of the deterioration caused by weathering and biological colonization. As a result of the practical treatment, this thesis generates a scientific foundation for future conservation on similar projects in Ephesus. |
Keywords: | Marble, Consolidation, Maintenance, Stone coffin, Tool-marks |
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