Ostrakon
1913.03.0009
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Ostrakon (1913.03.0009) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 1570-1069 BCE |
Culture | Egyptian |
Location | On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 9.8 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 6.2 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.8 cm |
Weight | 54 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment |
Manufacturing Processes | Firing, Glazing, Throwing, Writing |
Munsell Color Information | Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5YR 5/6) Light Brown (5YR 5/6) |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | One of 2 fragments of Ostraka with hieroglyphic writing. |
Bibliography | Baines & Málek. Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon, 1980. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of W. N. Stearns |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |