Plaster Cast of Harvesters Rhyton

1913.02.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Plaster Cast of Harvesters Rhyton   (1913.02.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Emile Gillieron & Fils, Athens.
Geographic Location
Period/Date Minoan, Middle III to Late I, 17th - 18th century
Culture Greek - Minoan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 17.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 11.6 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 776 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Painting
Munsell Color Information Black (N 2.25/ 3.8% R) -Main color. Yellowish White (2.5Y 9/2) -Chipped area.

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Original Materials: Steatite Original in the Herakleion Museum, Crete.

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