Dianense known restaurateur José Piera Puchol, Pepe the PegolíIt has made a very effective special funds Archaeological Museum of Dénia donation. It is a large collection of ceramic containers which for years has rescued the seabed thanks to diving, his other great passion.
30 years ago almost daily dives in the Mediterranean Sea have brought to light remains of sunken ships, from small handles to larger pieces. Now his collection of underwater archeology goes to the City Council so it can be enjoyed by all ciduadanos.
Specifically, four amphorae have donated food transportation fifteenth century and a head sculpted in white Carrara marble whose characteristics suggest that this is a piece of neoclassical style created by a French or Italian sculptor between 1790 and 1820.
Amphorae, dating from the late Middle Ages according to the municipal archaeologist, Josep GisbertThey belong to sunken ships in the fifteenth century carrying large jars with oil and wine jars. Ceramic containers were manufactured in potteries of Paterna and Manises. Head, meanwhile, seems to have a great value, as betrays "poorly maintained and poorly detailed execution". Apparently, his fate was "stand tall, in a niche three or four meters high, some distance from the eyes" part of the ornament of a great stay. This donation will be completed soon with other amphorae from Roman times to be presented later.
Both the mayor of Denia, Vicent Grimalt, As the councilman of Culture, rafa CarrióThey thanked the donation of the Pegolí and have invited other owners of private collections to follow suit. The donated pieces will become part of the art collection of the museum and will be presented in the future exhibition space that will become the Casa de la Marquesa Valero de Palma when they arrive Plan Trust funds.
