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Plaster Cast of Sundial

Plaster Cast of Sundial

1916.05.0007

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Plaster Cast of Sundial (1916.05.0007)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Science & Technology T&E : Timekeeping T&E : N/A
Artist/Maker	Reproduction by Brucciani & Company, London
Geographic Location	Europe, West : Italy : Lazio Region : Civita Lavinia ; Lanuvium
Period	Roman Empire
Date	N/A
Culture	Roman

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	Sun-dial, in the form of the eighth part of a hollow sphere, graduated with twelve hour spaces on the concave surface.
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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