Model of Roman galley ship
Artist
Gelineau, Antonio
MediumWood, textile
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Antonio Gelineau
Object number1940.59
DescriptionPainted white with gold trim. One square white sail with red dragon painted on one side, small yellow flag at top of mast. At stern is commander's cabin with purple curtains that tie back and animal head ornaments. Inside cabin is a chair, lounge, table with goblets, scrolls and whip. Two banks of oars on each side of boat (40 oars), one large steering bar on each side. At bow animal head ornament, two "ram" projections for piercing enemy boats. On deck are two catapults, 48 spears and 19 shields.On View
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