Votive Figure Fragment

1900.53.0152

Thumbnail of Votive Figure Fragment (1900.53.0152)

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Votive Figure Fragment   (1900.53.0152)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early Bronze Age, 3000 – 2000
Culture Anatolian, Cappadocian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 11.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.8 cm
Weight 311 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone--Limestone, Stone--Alabaster
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Pale Yellow (2.5 Y 9/2) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Olmstead, A. T. “Two Stone Idols from Asia Minor at the University of Illinois,” Syria 10(1929): 311-313.

Artifact History

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

Share What You Know!

The Spurlock Museum actively seeks opportunities to improve what we know and record about our collections. If you have knowledge about this object, please get in touch with our Registration staff by using the form below. Please note that we cannot give appraisals, provide any information related to the value of any party's collections, or authenticate artifacts.

Please enter your first name.
Please enter your last name.
Please enter a valid email address.
Please enter comments you would like to share about the artifact.

All fields are required.