Corinth Object: S 3789
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   S 3789
Title:   MARBLE TORCH
Category:   Sculpture
Category Code:   S
Object Number:   3789
Description:   Part of long torch with one group of three bands tying the sticks together at one end. Clear distinction between the side that faced out and the back, which lacks the vertical striations. No trace of a dowel cutting for attachment at either end.
Material:   Marble, white, fine grained, micaceous; Pentelic.
Condition:   Fragment. Four joining fragments. Heavily weathered, encrusted on one side.
Dimensions Preserved:   L. 0.175, max.p.dim. 0.05 x 0.053
Period:   Roman
Provenance:   Attica
Findspot Description:   Temple E, sections 5,6. Probably found in 1932.
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Image: digital 2009 2423