Plaster Cast of Jamb Statue: Queen of Sheba

1900.15.0009

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Artifact Identification Plaster Cast of Jamb Statue: Queen of Sheba   (1900.15.0009)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Built Environment Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Building Components
  4. :
  5. Supporting Elements
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Medieval, 1180
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 248.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 45.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 33.0 cm
Weight waived g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information Brownish grey (2.5 y 2/5) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Plaster cast of stone columnar jamb statue that decorated the portal of the abbey church at Corbelil-Essonnes (20 km. SE of Paris), ca. 1180; original now in the Louvre, Paris.

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