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Mesomphalic Phiale

1921.01.0035

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Artifact Identification Mesomphalic Phiale   (1921.01.0035)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE
Culture Roman
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 13.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 3.4 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 143 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Throwing, Painting, Firing
Munsell Color Information Pale Orange Yellow (10YR 8/4) -Material color. Moderate Reddish Brown (7.5R 3/6) -Dark red slip. Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5YR 6/6) -Light red coloration.

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Mary L. Trowbridge Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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