Ships in the Ancient Mediterranean (Image Gallery) p. 31

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by Mark Cartwright
published on 29 July 2020

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Bronze Wolf, Roman Ship Decoration

by Mark Cartwright
published on 17 December 2013

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A bronze wolf which would have decorated the lengthwise beams on a Roman ship. The wolf was made using the lost-wax technique and dates to between 37 and 41 CE. The ring had no function other than decorative, used on occasions to hang garlands. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome)

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