Ancient Mediterranean

Digital Project

Small boat

Cat. No.

C73

Date

Cypro-Archaic

Findspot

Amathus, Sanctuary of Aphrodite

Dimensions

L: 7 cm; H: 2.2 cm; W: 4.85 cm

Medium

Fragmentary terracotta boat model

Accession Number

77.961.2

References

Hermary 1988: 108, pl. 20

Fragmentary boat model of simple form, with a pointed extremity surrounded by a coiled band that probably imitates a rope fastening. Hermary thinks it might be papyrus reed. Orange clay with grey core.

Hermary, A. 1988. “Le culte d’Aphrodite à Amathonte,” RDAC 2: 101-110.

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