Reproduction Seal

1918.07.0001A

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Artifact Identification Reproduction Seal   (1918.07.0001A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Personal Identification
Artist/Maker Emile Gillieron & Fils, Athens.
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early Minoan III, 2200–2000 BCE
Culture Minoan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 3.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Length) 3.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 3.4 cm
Weight 29 g
Measuring Remarks End of seal is not a true circle so measurements of width and height might vary depending on how the object sits and where measurer is measuring.
Materials Plaster, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Staining
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (7.5YR 5/6) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Arthur, Evans, The Palace of Minos at Knossos, Macmillan and Sons, Ltd. London, 1935. Fig. 87 #4 opposite page 119.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Originals in the Archaeol. Museum, Herakleoin.

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