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Coffin Lid Fragment: Human Face

1912.01.0036

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Artifact Identification Coffin Lid Fragment: Human Face   (1912.01.0036)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.2 cm
Weight 652 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

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

Baines & Málek. Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon, 1980. 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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