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Inscribed Cup

1900.53.0143

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Artifact Identification Inscribed Cup   (1900.53.0143)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Food Service T&E
    3. :
  3. Drinking Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date First Intermediate(VI-VI), 2250–2150 BC
Culture Sumerian
Location On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 8.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 5.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.8 cm
Weight 250 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone–Diorite
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information Dark Grey (N 2.5 4.6%R) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
CDLI NumberP423565 (external link)
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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