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Bowl

1900.53.0150

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Artifact Identification Bowl   (1900.53.0150)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Food Service T&E
    3. :
  3. Serving Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Sumerian or Akkadian, 2500 BC
Culture Sumerian
Location On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 19.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 10.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.5 cm
Weight 1,277 g
Measuring Remarks The depth is the thickness of the bowl wall.
Materials Stone--Alabaster
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Polishing
Munsell Color Information Yellowish White (5Y 9/2) -Main color. Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7.5/4) -Earth dust.

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Edgar J. Banks Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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