Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear B Tablet
1913.02.0016
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear B Tablet (1913.02.0016) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | E. Gillieron |
Geographic Location | |
Period | Minoan, Late Bronze Age |
Date | 1700–1100 BCE |
Culture | Minoan |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 13.9 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 8.1 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.3 cm |
Weight | 134 g |
Measuring Remarks | N/A |
Materials | Plaster |
Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
Description | So 894 |
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Published Description | Under Review |
Bibliography | Wood, Heidi, "Casts of Linear B Tablets in the World Heritage Museum. A translation and Short Commentary", 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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