Figurine Fragment: Head

1912.01.0009

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Artifact Identification Figurine Fragment: Head   (1912.01.0009)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Egyptian (XXVI), 26th Dynasty, 7th – 6th century BCE
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 5.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 83 g
Measuring Remarks Measurements taken without base. Base measurements are 6.4X 3.8X 3.6 Weight includes base
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Firing
Munsell Color Information Moderate Reddish Orange (10 R 5/8) -ns

Research Remarks

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

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982. PETRIE, W. M. F., Naukratis. Part I., 1884-5. Third Memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1886. GARDNER, E. A., Naukratis, Part II. Sixth Memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1888. Naukratis: Greeks in Egypt, The British Museum (online catalogue)

Artifact History

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

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