Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (8.1996(1997))

Several blocks have already been restored in previous
seasons, six were completed this year, six more are being
consolidated in Wacker's stone-hardener in preparation for further
restoration work, i.e. for reconstruction of entire blocks from
smaller and bigger fragments previously assembled by the
archaeologists.
Each of the scenes represents the king in front of the god
with the offering table between them. Two red vases with flowers
stand next to the blue-painted table support. Offerings of various
kinds are piled upon the table.
The six blocks restored in 1996 were:~
No. 13. With dado and lower part of scene; 1.18 m long, 0.55 m
high, 0.38 m thick; restored using 17 fragments.
No. 12. Also from the lowest level of decoration, restored from 30
fragments; 1.01 m long, 0.42 m high.
No. 12a. Small block 0.60 m long and 0.41 m high, of which only
two fragments were found.
No. 30. Contiguous with the former, continuing the lowest part of
the decoration; 0.99 m long, 0.43 m high; 56 fragments used in its
assembly.
No. 31. Corner block with part of the geometric pattern bordering
the decoration; 0.99 m long, 0.42 m high; 11 fragments were
located enabling its reconstruction. With this block the restoration
of the lowest course of decorated wall was completed.
No. 28. Block from the second course; 0.69 m long, 0.65 m high;
reconstructed from 31 fragments.
To begin the wall re-erection project, a special concrete bench was
constructed in the hall of the stores and the first six blocks were
placed upon it, giving the full height of the right-hand end of the
restored wall. The part reconstructed this year is ca. 2.40 m long
(the full length will be over 6 m) and more than 2 m high.

2 See drawings in Reports 1994.
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