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[Agora Publication] Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora

Lawton, C ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The 5th-century B.C. poet Pindar remarked on the rich sculptural decoration of the Athenian Agora, and, indeed, over 3,500 pieces of various types of sculpture have been uncovered during its excavation ... 2006

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[Agora Object] ST 456: Polisher

A prismatic-shaped piece of abrasive stone, perhaps used to rub down or polish marble. Sandstone. ADDENDA Identified as "TPOXOΣ", and as being sandstone by A. Georgiades. Cf. H.S.R. "Notes on Agora Stone-Worker's ... 1 April 1949