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Figurine: Aphrodite, or Leda and the Swan

1922.01.0099

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Artifact Identification Figurine: Aphrodite, or Leda and the Swan   (1922.01.0099)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Art
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Hellenistic, 323 – 30 BCE
Culture Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 10.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.5 cm
Weight 56 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (7.5 Y R 5/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Aphrodite with a goose. Marburg 18.
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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