SCULPTING WITH MARBLE
The Ancient History Encyclopedia states,"Using iron tools the sculptor would work the block from all direction (perhaps with an eye on a small-scale model to guide proportions), first using a pointed tool to remove more substantial pieces of the marble. Next, a combination of a five-claw chisel, flat chisels of various sizes, and a small hand drill were used to sculpt the fine details. The surface of the stone was finished off with an abrasive powder (usually emery from Naxos) but rarely polished."
