Ostrakon

1913.03.0016

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Ostrakon (1913.03.0016)
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	N/A
Date	After 700 BCE
Culture	Egyptian
Location	On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	9.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	6.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	0.7 cm
Weight	43 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes	Firing, Glazing, Throwing, Writing

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
Published Description	N/A
Bibliography	Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of W. N. Stearns
Reproduction	no

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