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First interpretation: mold for a sphinx (?).
A thick tile-like fragment, flat in back.
At the top, a bit of the edge of the mold preserved. Preserved is part of a wing, hind-quarters and tail, to left ... 9 March 1933 ... Richardson looked a the moulds in cabinet 46. ... "The Agora moulds produced plaques earlier in date than the Campanian. ... The Agora moulds cannot be connected with sarcophagi " J.P. |
Broken and chipped at one side.
The hair is parted down the center and finely waved up in a sort of thick braid.
The join between the front and back moulds shows badly. Fairly carefully modelled. Modern ... Card: probably 2nd c. A.D ... The join between the front and back moulds shows badly. |
A bird, on a heavy base.
Intact except for missing head and neck.
Small hole in base.
Crude representation of a bird. Little modelling; grooves where the moulds join.
Much red, white and yellow paint ... 7 April 1936 ... Little modelling; grooves where the moulds join.
Much red, white and yellow paint.
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Lower right corner of mold preserved.
Raised band around edge of mould.
The forepart of an animal, probably a cow, standing right.
Heavy fabric.
Coarse reddish-brown clay.
ADDENDA: Forepart of boar. Other ... 10 May 1939 ... Other fragments of moulds and figurines from this place in box. |
| Broken behind along line of junction between front and back moulds.
Head slightly inclined to right.
White slip on which remain abundant traces of a dull yellow color. Lips red. Agora sample no. 402 ... 6 March 1937 ... Broken behind along line of junction between front and back moulds.
Head slightly inclined to right.
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Part of upper edge preserved; from a mold for a plaque.
Upper half of dancing figure.
Fairly coarse fabric; somewhat resembling the moulds for large "architectural" plaques; but thiner, and this at a smaller ... 5 June 1954 ... Fairly coarse fabric; somewhat resembling the moulds for large "architectural" plaques; but thiner, and this at a smaller scale. |
The elbow of a large figure (?).
Mold made, from at least three moulds; hollow. White slip on outside, with bands of blue, red, yellow and black on the elbow.
Smooth red clay.
Cf. T 475. Late Roman fill, ... 8 June 1937 ... Mold made, from at least three moulds; hollow. White slip on outside, with bands of blue, red, yellow and black on the elbow.
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Missing: head, large fragments from the body, base.
An erect female (?) figure right knee slightly flexed standing clad in chiton and himation.
Clay: Fine, pale buff, covered front and back with white ... Mid- fourth century B.C ... Glaze was used the affix the base, white to join two moulds inside. Fully modeled behind. |
| Fragment from thigh (?) of nude figure.
Note a small patch over a round hole left probably by one of the rods that held the moulds apart.
Cf. B 591 (ΟΔ 17) and the fragments of bronze statues earlier ... 15 June 1938 ... Note a small patch over a round hole left probably by one of the rods that held the moulds apart.
Cf. B 591 (ΟΔ 17) and the fragments of bronze statues earlier found in this same vicinity. |
Intact.
Debased herringbone pattern on rim; cross (or Christian monogram?) on discus. Broad channel on neck.
Solid handle without grooves. Almond-shaped reverse with grooved lines enclosing a palm branch ... 10 June 1937 ... From very worn moulds.
Light red clay and glaze.
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Fragmentary.
Mould for top of lamp pattern of long tongue with rows of circles between them. Double groove around filling-hole. On the outside of mould is plain, with two lines cut in one side near the ... 7 June 1934 ... On the outside of mould is plain, with two lines cut in one side near the edge to make possible the perfect joining of the two moulds.
Fine reddish clay. |
| Preserved above waist except fragment on right side of chest. Three joining body fragments, joining hat fragment. Head reattached.
Similar to T 3806, and from same or related moulds. Hat of different mould, ... 5-9 August 1968 ... Similar to T 3806, and from same or related moulds. Hat of different mould, cushion-like roll nearly encircling head and with projections at both sides.
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Intact except for minor chips from nozzle. Made from very badly worn moulds.
Globules and raised semi-circles on rim, plain discus. Solid handle triply grooved in front and doubly behind. Circular reverse ... 27 May 1938 ... Made from very badly worn moulds.
Globules and raised semi-circles on rim, plain discus. |
| Apparently fragment of piece-mould with, at edge, traces of cord or wire used to trim and separate moulds.
Underside of tail of bird (?).
Cut line curves, so not from ordinary votive dove mold such as ... February 1989 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Seated lion; in the background, above, small running animal (ferret, dog?); beside it head of a lioness, below snake.
Parts of two adjacent edges preserved; broken at the left; knob on the back.
Probably ... 8 July 1947 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| One fragment, exterior plastered for preservation, of a flat bottomed mold for a large ring shaped object, built upon four parts : blackened core (1) surrounded by a ring of coarse clay (2) containing ... 29 March 1936 ... Two similar moulds in box 359. |
| The nose broken off. The height apparently complete.
The head is bent sharply to the figure 's left. Thick lips; bar of Praxiteles.
The undersurface, at the base of the neck, is finished smooth and has ... 13 March 1934 ... Made with two moulds. |
| Mold for animal standing in three-quarter view. Two lion like legs, parts of body and wing preserved. Bottom, front, back and part of one side preserved.
Mold roughly smoothed on exterior.
Fabric gray-pink ... 6 August 1973 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Single fragment preserving parts of at least four edges.
Clay not well-baked, fired closest to pink 7.5YR 8/4-7/4. The piece is conceivably a mold (?). For similar moulds of later date see Hesperia 46, ... 11 June 1935 ... For similar moulds of later date see Hesperia 46, 1977, pl. 85, nos. |
Conical relief. At the top, Orpheus, seated on a rock, a lyre in his left hand, his locks curling to his shoulders, drapery over his knees. Around him the animals: bear, lions and smaller creatures.
Mended ... 11 October 1947 ... Cast only in Stoa Gallery. Moulds in cupboard, B 4. |
a) A fragment of goat lying down; his back foot, and the "elbow" of his front leg.
The lower edge of the mold is preserved.
It is from a different mold (treatment of fur and height of plinth) almost identical ... 25 February 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| A complete mold for plaque (?).
The surface slightly concave. Winged Nike driving quadriga to right; in her left hand, a palm branch.
Fine pinkish buff clay.
Cf. Boardman (1970), Greek Gems and Finger ... 11 March 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Bottom preserved. Broken away above, at left, and at right.
The part preserved is the mold for the tail and the two hind legs of an animal. Brown earth, in fill over Burnt Building. Chiefly Late Roman ... 16 March 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Cut off just below shoulder.
Woman facing with hair hanging down beside face, and crown of three circular disks on her head.
Attic clay, slipped.
Cf. Hesperia 24 (1955), p. 178, no. 1. Well A.
Late 5th-375 ... 19 April 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| From a shallow mould, perhaps circular.
The edge of the mold preserved at the top.
Frame, leaf pattern. Inside, part of woman holding torch and moving right; in front of her the shoulder of another figure ... 19 April 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Complete mold for the back of woman 's head.
The hair in melon-waves.
Pale buff greenish clay.
Roman. Late Roman fill. Leica ... 14 February 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Chariot wheel, and hind legs and body of a horse.
Part of lower edge preserved.
Coarse red clay; heavy fabric. Disturbed late Roman fill. Leica ... 12 February 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Broken at the top.
In low relief a nude male youth left climbing up a rocky scrap holding him in his left hand a hydria. A corner of a cloak over his shoulder hangs down.
Head and shoulders missing ... 21 June 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
First interpretation: mold for figurine.
Mold for the lower part of a figurine of a seated type, perhaps similar to T 511. The corner of the mold preserved.
A knob of clay added on the exterior.
Light ... 25 February 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
The design is set into a large plate-like mold with high edge.
Preserved is a bloated human face and an arm: a reclining nude woman with her arm draped over her legs (?)
Fine light red clay. Fill of 4th ... 17 March 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Lower corner and bottom preserved, elsewhere broken all around.
A sitting figure with his trousered legs sprawled and crossed in front of him; he seems to be leaning on a bit of drapery.
Good red clay ... 12 March 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| A signed mould.
Fragmentary figure. One finished edge of the mold preserved, from left ear to center of forehead.
Outside scratched in the dry clay the letters: Δ Η. Metal impression (?)
Fine pink clay ... 25 May 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Large flat fragments of a mold for a relief.
Part of the bottom edge of the mold preserved on fragment b); otherwise broken all around. The mold was broken in antiquity, and mended with lead clamps, parts ... 31 May 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Broken away toward the base.
Wall very thick.
Clay dull gray in color, fired to buff on inner surface. From marble dump on Bouleuterion Plateia. Leica ... 10 May 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Front and back pieces of mold preserved.
Front: fragment a), complete. Warrior or hoplite wearing short chiton, holding round shield on left; sword in belt.
Back: fragment b), lower portion of chiton ... 25/28 July 1995 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Mold broken in half.
Impressions for upper half of outer ring and one complete spoke preserved.
Reddish pink clay.
Mold for T 4370. Koroplast's dump. 7035 ff. 96-35-19, 96-35-20, 95-65-19, 95-65-20 ... 25/28 July 1995 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Broken at left and below. Mended from two fragments. Impression taken from metal vase (situla) with relief decoration.
Upper part of draped female figure, facing right and looking back to the left. Right ... 10 July 1997 ... Terracotta Moulds |
The mold represents a shaggy dog, left, his head turned back right.
The lower part of the forelegs, and the hindquarters, are missing. Finished edge at top and left of mould.
Pale buff clay. below strosis ... 23 May 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
ADDENDA, 1956: Lower part of palmette added from undated box.
See MC 209, for terracotta palmettes made in some such mold as this. Earth from cistern. Lower Hellenistic fill.
Mid 3rd c. B.C. Leica ... 7 June 1935 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Intact.
Mold for a bearded male mask.
Fine buff clay. -2.90m. to bottom Cistern, loose waste from -2.90m. to bottom. Layer III.
4th c. B.C. Leica ... 29 May 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
One edge preserved, elsewhere broken all around.
A mold with high rim on one side. Within, the hind-quarters of a horse, and remains of drapery belonging to the rider (?).
Smooth red clay. Leica ... 30 May 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Part of an edge preserved, otherwise broken all around.
Knob on exterior.
Uncertain representation.
ADDENDA: Representation of scorpion or cranfish. Cleaning floor of Kappa Building. 908 Leica ... 11 June 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
A piece of the mold for the drapery of a large figure.
Flat back preserved; otherwise broken all around. Early Roman fill. Leica ... 15 February 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Broken off above the knees.
Mold for Hermes figure, facing, wearing short chlamys and pilos, and carrying the caduceus in his left hand; an uncertain object in his right.
Hard pink clay.
ADDENDA: Hermes ... 4 February 1937 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Fragment with one edge, curving, preserved.
The inside of the mold covered with irregularly placed nodules.
Pink clay. For the deposit cf. K-L 18-20:1. In water channel. Leica ... 5 February 1937 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment a) Broken away along lower edge. Head and tail of fish missing.
Unglazed.
Attic clay.
Fragment b) The fragment gives the full width of the mould. Fragment a) found with coins for the day, nos ... 26 March, 9 May 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
One edge preserved; elsewhere broken all around.
Perhaps part of a seated female figure in a plain chiton (?)
Coarse light red clay. 3.05m. to 3.30m.below surface 3.05m. to 3.30m.below surface. Found with ... 31 March 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
A fragment of a circular mould.
Nearly the half is preserved, with part of the rim of the mould. Surface slightly cracked.
Herringbone pattern around the edge; within, the legs of a man, who seems to occupy ... 6 April 1936 ... Terracotta Moulds |
The edges broken away all round.
Face, with very large nose, to front; over the hair a heavy fillet (?) bound at intervals. The pupils of the eyes deeply impressed.
Coarse red to buff clay.
Cf. T 1135 ... 7 March 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
From a circular mold for Medusa mask with a heavy rim.
Preserved is part of a cheek with short windblown hair above.
Fairly fine orange pink clay.
Joins T 429.
The two fragments as joined give a good ... 28 March 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Only one side of the mold remains.
In its face is an impression hemispherical in shape with a hole bored through the mold at its middle; a conical pour-channel opens in one edge.
A compact gray stone soapy ... 24 March 1954 ... Misc. Moulds |
Broken at top and left side, and battered at the bottom.
Preserved is the lower body of a standing figure of Herakles, facing left, and wearing a lion 's skin.
The mold is for a plaque in low relief ... 20 March 1934 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Mold for two male figures.
Broken on all sides.
On the left may been seen a man 's torso from neck to waist, a himation wrapped around his hips. His left arm is bent across him and his right is streched ... 3 April 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
The back half of the fish is preserved, the mold broken in front and along one side.
On the other side the carefully finished edge remains. Beneath is an elliptical base, made in one with the mould, but ... 19 April 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
A thick mold like a tile, with part of an uncertain representation, possibly the forelegs of a horse, moving to the left. Well. Leica ... Card: end 2nd-early 3rd c. A.D ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Mold for spur-handled kantharos. First interpretaion: the ell of a skyphos handle.
The mold is practically complete and forms a right angle on the outside. Incised on the outside the letters: B I O Δ I ... 15 June 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
First interpretation: mold for drapery.
A piece from a large mould.
Irregular behind. "Hole". Leica ... 30 May 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
First interpretation: mold for a sphinx.
A thick tile-like fragment, flat in back.
A small bit of the back surface preserved; other edges broken. Preserved are a part of the wing feathers and body of ... 9 March 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
In low relief feet and drapery of figure walking right (dancing Maenad).
Broken at the top.
A coarse mold with a broad rim.
Pinkish buff clay. Middle Stoa Building fill. S.W. trench extension. Leica ... 15 March 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment of large thick mould, with right hand extended to left (dancing Maenad ?).
A broad projecting rim along the preserved right side of the mould.
Coarse brick red clay, buff at the surface. Middle ... 16 March 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Part of face of mask preserved. Broken on all sides. Eye, mouth and most of nose preserved.
Flat back.
Red micaceous clay.
Joins T 405. Middle Stoa Building fill, trench M. Leica ... 13 April 1933 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Mold of a plastic vase in the shape of a knukclebone.
On the outside a roughly incised letter delta (Δ).
Pinkish clay. 415 Leica, 2-118 ... Card: 3rd c. B.C ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Lower part of figure, seated on throne.
The bottom edge and right side of the mold is preserved; broken at the left side and at the top, at the knees.
The mold for the feet is shallow, without any differentation ... 28 July 1931 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| The mold is for the upper part of a draped female figure.
Broken off just above the waist.
The figure was wearing a chiton girted high, and had folds of drapery over the arms. There are two sets of sleeves ... 7 August 1931 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment from a mold for a large relief plaque.
The oars of a boat and the back and tail of a hippocamp or Triton beneath, to right in the positive.
One edge preserved.
Cf. T 3120. Stoa, South Area 3-4, ... 21 February 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Mold for plaque, showing a nude bearded male figure (Centaur or Triton?) to left, raising his right arm and holding a stick in his bent left.
In front of him rows of protrusions-a mane (?).
Back of mold ... 9 March 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Mold for shaggy animal, perhaps a boar (or lobster?), such as T 2401.
Two original edges preserved, broken elsewhere.
Note circular break in surface, apparently made before baking. The freshness of the ... 27 February 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
A thick "architectural" type of mould, showing the upper left side of a nude male torso and extended left arm. A little of his chlamys is seen fastened around his neck, and it floats below his arm.
Pink ... 31 March 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Roughly circular mould, chipped at the top inside.
The snaky locks carefully rendered.
Pinkish-buff clay.
Cf. T 2194. South Terrace, Cut I; South, martyr; layer 2; Hellenistic (?). 3315 Leica ... 14 March 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Lower half of a reclining figure to right. The figure is dressed, but the kind of garment it wears is not clear.
Small fragment preserving one original corner.
Buff-pink clay. South Terrace, Cut III, layer ... 1 April 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment from corner of large mold for relief.
The hind legs of a lion, to left in the positive. Hellenistic fill over water basin; line of drain B (i. e. MSBF disturbed). 2074 Leica ... 17 April 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment of a very large mould, showing the hind leg and tail of a lion on a rocky ground. Horos Terrace Trench, against east side of Monument base. Middle Stoa Building fill. 571 Leica ... 9 April 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment of mold for part of boar's head.
Original edge preserved on two sides, tapering towards one end.
Heavy fabric.
Buff light pink clay. Dark layer. 2082 Leica ... 22 April 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Thick "architectural" mold of a non identified object.
Perhaps for Gorgoneion (?).
Buff-pink clay with bits in it. Horos Terrace Trench; north of Monument Base, Strosis 3, Hellenistic context. 1026 Leica ... 14 April 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Uncertain representation: body of carnivore (?).
Broken all around.
Red-buff clay. South Stoa II, Building; Hellenistic fill. Leica ... 7 May 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Doubtful representation: legs of a child seated on animal (?).
Broken all around. No context. Leica ... 1952 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Uncertain representation: food or fish (?).
Broken all around.
Red clay, no paint or glaze. Catalogued 1953. No context. Leica ... 1932 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Large Fragment of sizable tile-mould: animal (?). Civic Offices, Room 2, strosis 3, deep filling over Drains; fourth century B. C. 1074 Leica ... 23 April 1953 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment of a large mold for relief.
Part of one edge preserved.
Pinkish clay with brick particles. Middle Stoa Building Fill. Martyr inside west end of Middle Stoa. Leica ... 5 May 1954 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment from edge of a large mold for relief.
Smooth buff surface finish well preserved.
Drapery (?); Dancing Maenad (?). Agora sample no. 277. Middle Stoa Building Fill. Martyr inside west end of Middle ... 5 May 1954 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Some of lower edge preserved.
Legs of fighting animals; from a mold for a relief.
Probably Griffins attacking stag.
ADDENDA Joins with T 376. Middle Stoa Building Fill. Martyr inside west and of Middle ... 5 May 1954 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Upper part of nude apobates seen facing, his head turned towards proper right. His right arm is outstretched passing in front of the figure of the charioteer; chiton with short sleeves; arms outstretched ... 12 May 1954 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment from side, bordered by raised edge, preserving a little fluttering drapery.
Perhaps a dancing Maenad (?). North Extension of Stoa, N.W. corner, in north colonnade of Square Building, just below ... 10 June 1954 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| The impression was taken from a relief worked in repousse on a plaque 0.073m. high and 0.105m. long.
Intact, except for minor chips.
Toward the left end were rivets (two out of an original three) for fastening ... 12 June 1954 ... Terracotta Moulds |
A hard baked, Roman-looking mold for half of a rounded tall object like a column (?).
Mold for Rod (?). Found in marble pile to east of Civic Offices. Leica ... August 1954 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Lower right corner of mold preserved.
Back legs of lion with uncertain object below paw.
Usual tile clay, reddish-brown at core with occasional dark bits in it; buff on surface.
Architectural plaque (?) ... 9 April 1955 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Lower edge preserved.
Rear legs of horse.
For architectural decoration.
Clean reddish-buff clay. Pit; 4th. century B. C. context. 5496 Leica ... 12 April 1955 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Original bottom and concave right edge preserved.
Front legs of large bull.
For architectural decoration (?).
Pinkish-buff clay with red bits in it; light gray surface. Latest Roman or early Byzantine ... 27 April 1955 ... Terracotta Moulds |
The original edge, perhaps left, preserved.
Uncertain representation. Possibly bent left hand and back of figure moving left (on positive).
For architectural decoration.
Reddish-buff clay; buff at surface ... 28 April 1955 ... Terracotta Moulds |
From a massive mold for a large draped figure, perhaps a protome.
Only a little finished edge on each piece.
Clay ash gray at core, buff outside.
Cf. Hesperia 64 (1995), p. 416, n. 34. Clearing bedding ... June 1955 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Fragment of a sizable mould, preserving part of a body and some flowing drapery.
Broken all around. Embedded in floor of South Stoa II. Leica ... 4 January 1956 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Part of mold of left foot for large figure, broken off at ankle.
Foot finely modelled, with long toes.
Dark red micaceous clay, gray at core as if from burning.
ADDENDA C. G: Suggests from metal original ... 1956 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Three non-joining fragments of a mold for a "maenad" relief.
Fragment a), bottom of flowing drapery and foot on tip toe. A rim 0.028m. wide runs the width and almost the length of the fragment, forming ... 16 April 1956 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Part of the leg of a running or dancing figure, with an end of fluttering drapery. Above it right (in the positive) part of a large object decorated with chevrons.
Broken all around.
Impression from metal ... 30 April 1957 ... Terracotta Moulds |
One corner of a thick mold representing griffin's head.
Back smooth.
Coarse clay, pale buff at surface, pink inside. Cleaning modern cellars. 1251 Leica ... 29 March 1958 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Preserves part of back of nude (?) figure.
Broken all around.
Fine pink-buff clay.
ADDENDA 17/12/64: mold missing.
Cf. Hesperia 64 (1995), p. 460, n. 254. Area South of East-West late Roman Wall; dumped ... 11 March 1952 ... Terracotta Moulds |
| Preserves mold for left side of pot-bellied actor with left hand raised above head. Drapery hangs over shoulder. Actor stands on raised base. Face broken away.
Broken all around. Apparently part of relief ... 10 March 1952 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Preserves a good bit of drapery, apparently near waist and elbow of almost life-sized figure (?).
Broken all around, except back.
ADDENDA Perhaps Amphitrite (?). Agora sample no. 276. Fourth century Hole ... 20 March 1952 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Preserves portion of flowing drapery or of a wing.
Broken all around, except back.
ADDENDA Perhaps a dancing Maenad (?). Fourth century Hole. 1635 Leica ... 20 March 1952 ... Terracotta Moulds |
Preserves two striding legs and a little drapery.
Broken all around except back.
ADDENDA Perhaps a dancing Maenad (?). Area South of East-West late Roman Wall; fourth century Hole. 1635 Leica ... 28 March 1952 ... Terracotta Moulds |
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