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Votive Cross

1912.01.0057

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Votive Cross   (1912.01.0057)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early Christian, Late Roman, After 100
Culture Egyptian, Coptic

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 9.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.3 cm
Weight 2 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Woodburning
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7/4) -Twine. Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 4/2) -Soiled twine. Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7/6) -Wood.

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.

Artifact History

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

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