Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear B Tablet
1913.02.0010
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear B Tablet (1913.02.0010) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | E. Gillieron |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Minoan, Late Bronze Age, 1700–1100 BCE |
| Culture | Minoan |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 13.7 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 2.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.2 cm |
| Weight | 43 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plaster |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Pale Yellow (2.5Y 8.5/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | KN Mc 4455 Transliteration 1. 'a-pa-sa-ki-jo' *150 28 CAPf 17 2. ku-ta-to / *142 M 12 CORN 24 4455 : Ashmolean; 8449 + 8554 + fr. : Iraklion. 2. M over [[12]] Translation 1. MN? Agrimi goat? 28 She-goat 28 2. Beeswax? M12 Agrimi horn 24 Comment The 'Mc' series of tablets were found in the Arsenal building at Knossos, and record commodtities used as tribute. The most common items in the tablets are agrimi goats (male), she-goats, honeycombs(?), and agrimi horns. Tablet Mc 4455 records these commodities. This tablet has been made complete with the addition of gragments 8449 and 8554. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Wood, Heidi, "Casts of Linear B Tablets in the World Heritage Museum. A Translation and Short Commentary", UIUC Paper, April, 1978. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | Originals are from the palace at Knossos. |