Reproduction of a Vaphio Cup

1913.01.0009

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction of a Vaphio Cup   (1913.01.0009)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Drinking Vessels
Artist/Maker Emile Gillieron & Fils, Athens.
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Helladic II, 1610 - 1490 BCE
Culture Greek - Mycenaean

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 13.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 10.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 7.8 cm
Weight 255 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Electrotyping
Munsell Color Information Moderate Yellow (5Y 7/6) -Main color. Vivid Yellowish Green (10GY 5/12) -Green color spot. Dark Gray (N 2.75/ 5.5% R) -Dirty areas inside the cups.

Research Remarks

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

Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Mykenische Altertümer (sales catalogue). Stuttgart: Kast & Ebinger, s.d.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Electrotyped by the Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Original is in the National Museum, Athens. Illustration: Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Mykenischer und Kretischer (Minoischer) Altertumer. No.1, plates 4 and 5.

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