Ostrakon
1913.03.0017
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Ostrakon (1913.03.0017) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Roman Period, 2nd - 3rd century |
| Culture | Egyptian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 12.8 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 8.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 3.1 cm |
| Weight | 76 g |
| Measuring Remarks | L=2 farthest adjacent angles |
| Materials | Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment--Glaze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Firing, Glazing, Throwing, Writing |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Reddish Brown (2.5YR 5/4) |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | This particular sherd has been inscribed in Greek with the inscription: "600 year 1"-- read by Rich Warga (5/14/97). Warga, Richard G., 'Texts from the Spurlock Collection,' Zeitschrift fur Papyrologie und Epigraphik, 2002. 2002P.0037. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon. Warga, Richard G., 'Texts from the Spurlock Collection,' Zeitschrift fur Papyrologie und Epigraphik, 2002. 2002P.0037. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of W. N. Stearns |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |