Figurine: Centaur

1912.01.0010

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Figurine: Centaur   (1912.01.0010)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 26th Dynasty (Late Period)
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 11.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.8 cm
Weight 192 g
Measuring Remarks Figure measured while rested on its side.
Materials Ceramic--Eathenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information Moderate Orange (2.5YR 6/8) -Bottom of foot. Yellowish Gray (10YR 8.5/2) -Main color. Light Brownish Gray (5YR 5/1) -Dark portion near hole.

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. 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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