Figurine: Harpocrates

1985.17.0003

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Artifact Identification Figurine: Harpocrates   (1985.17.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire, 1st - 2nd century CE
Culture Roman
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 14.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.1 cm
Weight 662 g
Measuring Remarks Depth and width measurements taken at base of the object.
Materials Metal--Bronze
Manufacturing Processes Cast(?)
Munsell Color Information Pale Green (10GY 6/2) -light area on base Black (N 2/ 3.1% R) -on body Grayish Yellow Green (5GY 5/2) -on body

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Betty Ann Knight in Memory of Mrs. A. R. Knight
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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