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Brass Reproduction of Minoan Signet Ring

1901.04.0006

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Brass Reproduction of Minoan Signet Ring   (1901.04.0006)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Symbols
    3. :
  3. Personal Identification
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Late Bronze Age
Date 1700 – 1100 BCE
Culture Minoan
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 3.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 1.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.8 cm
Weight 22 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Evans, Arthur, The Palace of Minos at Knossos,. vol IV. London: Macmillan and Sons, Ltd, 1935. Fig. 511 bis, p. 550-1.

Karo, Georg, Die Schachtgraber von Mykenai, Munich: Verlag D. Bruckmann, 1930 – 3. (photocopy of relevant page on file)

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction yes, Original found in Mycenae, Grave IV.

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