Piriform Aryballos

1915.03.0008

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Artifact Identification Piriform Aryballos   (1915.03.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Toilet Articles
  4. :
  5. Hygiene Artifacts
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Etruscan, 7th century BCE
Culture South Italian Greek, Etruscan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 11.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.6 cm
Weight 104 g
Measuring Remarks D3 is the wall thickness.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Etruscan (D. Amyx, 5/5/70)

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication George N. Olcott Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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