Plaster Impression of Early Akkadian Cylinder Seal by Edith Porada

1900.53.0113B

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Plaster Impression of Early Akkadian Cylinder Seal by Edith Porada   (1900.53.0113B)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
    3. Documentary Artifacts
    4. :
    5. Other Documents
    Artist/Maker Edith Porada
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date Akkadian, Early, 3000 – 2000 BCE
    Culture Early Akkadian

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Length) 4.4 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 2.7 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.8 cm
    Weight 9 g
    Measuring Remarks None
    Materials Plaster
    Manufacturing Processes Cast
    Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6/6) -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 N/A
    Reproduction Yes
    Reproduction Information Made in conjunction with Porada's research at the UI ca. 1950.

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