Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear B Tablet
1913.02.0013
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear B Tablet (1913.02.0013) |
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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) | 11.3 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 2.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.1 cm |
| Weight | 27 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 Dd 1171 Transliteration 1. OVISm 20 OVISf 72 2. po-ro / pa-i-to pa OVISm 8 Translation 1. SHEEP 20 F. SHEEP 72 2. MN Phaistos old M SHEEP 8 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | Originals are from the palace at Knossos. |