Body Sherd

1913.03.0006

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Body Sherd   (1913.03.0006)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Unclassifiable Artifacts
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Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 13.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 10.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.9 cm
Weight 138 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment--Glaze
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Glazing, Incising
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (5YR 5/6) Light Brown (5YR 5/4)

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

One of 2 fragments of Ostraka, 13.3.6-7.

Bibliography

Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek. Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon, 1980.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of W. N. Stearns
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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