Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear A Hieroglyphic Tablet
1913.02.0017
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Plaster Cast of a Minoan Linear A Hieroglyphic Tablet (1913.02.0017) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | E. Gillieron |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Minoan, Middle Minoan III to Late Minoan I, 1800–1600 BCE |
| Culture | Minoan |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 6.1 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 1.7 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.6 cm |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plaster |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Pale Yellow (2.5Y 8.5/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Not included in Heidi Wood paper. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
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. |