Female Head Protome, Drinking Vessel

1911.02.0017

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Artifact Identification Female Head Protome, Drinking Vessel   (1911.02.0017)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Egyptian, 26th Dynasty, 525-480 BCE
Culture Greek
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 11.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 10.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 6.6 cm
Weight 225 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10 YR 6/4) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon. James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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