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Handle Fragment: Unguent Spoon?

1915.03.0222

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Handle Fragment: Unguent Spoon?   (1915.03.0222)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Toilet Articles
    3. :
  3. Hygiene Artifacts
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 8.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 0.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.3 cm
Weight 3 g
Measuring Remarks D2 = width of flattened end. D3 = diameter of rod.
Materials Glass
Manufacturing Processes Glassworking
Munsell Color Information Grayish Purple (10PB 5/2) -Irridescence on rod. Light Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 6/3) -Flattened end. Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 4/2) -Broken edge at flattened end.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
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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