10-17-2009, 08:08 PM
My professor pointed out to me an interesting marble base with trophy and ship imagery on it. She has asked me to look into it for a paper topic.
I recognize the trophies as similar to ones depicted in Roman art. My professor, however, is rather certain that the depiction is probably Hellenistic. I was wondering if anyone else knew any Hellenistic depictions of trophies that have this same configuration? I know of plenty of this type from Roman depictions but not anything Hellenistic.
I'm also not too sure as to what boats are displayed on this but for that, I feel that some extra source searching will settle it. If anyone has any particularly strong opinions on what boats they might be though, feel free.
http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu21 ... 005006.jpg : Best Ship depiction
http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu21 ... 005007.jpg : Trophies
http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu21 ... 005008.jpg : other poorly preserved ship
The type of marble the carvings are on (Thasian I believe) is very large grained so details tend to wear off quicker but I hope the images are clear enough for people.
I recognize the trophies as similar to ones depicted in Roman art. My professor, however, is rather certain that the depiction is probably Hellenistic. I was wondering if anyone else knew any Hellenistic depictions of trophies that have this same configuration? I know of plenty of this type from Roman depictions but not anything Hellenistic.
I'm also not too sure as to what boats are displayed on this but for that, I feel that some extra source searching will settle it. If anyone has any particularly strong opinions on what boats they might be though, feel free.
http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu21 ... 005006.jpg : Best Ship depiction
http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu21 ... 005007.jpg : Trophies
http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu21 ... 005008.jpg : other poorly preserved ship
The type of marble the carvings are on (Thasian I believe) is very large grained so details tend to wear off quicker but I hope the images are clear enough for people.
