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1914.05.0174

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Artifact Identification Ball   (1914.05.0174)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Recreational Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Sports Equipment
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 2nd - 6th century
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 5.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 29 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Textile
Manufacturing Processes Sewing
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6.5/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

The British Museum. Antinoupolis at the British Museum Online Catalog. https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/research_projects/all_current_projects/antinoupolis.aspx

Griffith Institute Archives, University of Oxford. John de Monins Johnson photographic negatives. http://www.griffith.ox.ac.uk/gri/4johnson.html

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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