Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear B Tablet
1913.02.0007
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear B Tablet (1913.02.0007) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | E. Gillieron |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Minoan, Late Bronze Age |
| Date | 1700–1100 BCE |
| Culture | Minoan |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 17.6 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 3.7 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.6 cm |
| Weight | 87 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Plaster |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Wood, Heidi, "Casts of Linear B Tablets in the World Heritage Museum. A Translation and Short Commentary", UIUC Paper, April, 1978. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
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| Reproduction | yes, Originals are from the palace at Knossos. |
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