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Plaster Cast of Sundial

1916.05.0007

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Artifact Identification Plaster Cast of Sundial   (1916.05.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Timekeeping T&E
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Reproduction by Brucciani & Company, London
Geographic Location
Period Roman Empire
Date N/A
Culture Roman
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 27.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 22.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 18.2 cm
Weight 4399 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

British Museum. Dept. of Greek and Roman Antiquities.
A catalogue of sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman antiquities, British Museum. by A.H. Smith. London, the Trustees, 1892-1904. 3v.
v.3, p.414, No. 2547.

British Museum.
List of casts from sculptures, etc. in the Departments of Antiquities sold by Messrs. Brucciani & Co. London, the Trustees, 1905. p.51. (In Source Donor File)

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction Yes, Plaster cast of a Roman sundial. Original is in the British Museum. Sculpture 2547. British Museum Collection Database. 1893,0713.13 www.britishmuseum.org/collection, British Museum, last modified 5/5/2013. Online. Accessed 5/9/2013. Reproduction produced by Brucciani & Co. for the British Museum.

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