Ostrakon

1913.03.0007

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Ostrakon (1913.03.0007)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Media
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, North : Egypt : Northern Upper Egypt, Governorate of Sohag : Abydos
Period/Date	N/A
Culture	Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	20.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	16.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	7.6 cm
Weight	328 g
Measuring Remarks	L=farthest points
Materials	Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment--Glaze
Manufacturing Processes	Firing, Glazing, Incising, Throwing
Munsell Color Information	Strong Brown (2.5YR 4/6) Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5YR 5/6)

Research Remarks

Published Description	N/A
Description	N/A
Comparanda	One of two fragments of Ostraka, 13.3.6-7.
Bibliography	Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon.

Artifact History

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

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