Reproduction Impression of Gem

1913.01.0021

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction Impression of Gem   (1913.01.0021)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Mycenaean, Late Helladic
Date 1600 – 1100 BCE
Culture Mycenaean
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 2.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.2 cm
Weight 6 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Evans, Arthur, The Palace of Minos at Knossos, Macmillan and Sons, Ltd., London, 1935. Fig. 378, p. 453.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes, Original gems are in the National Museum at Athens.

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