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Mesomphalic Phiale

1922.01.0112

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Artifact Identification Mesomphalic Phiale   (1922.01.0112)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Orientalizing, 6th century BCE
Culture Greek, Corinthian, Etrusco-Corinthian
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 17.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 9.3 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 370 g
Measuring Remarks Weight was measured to the nearest 5 grams.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Throwing, Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information light brown (7.5 YR 6/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Szilágyi, János G., Ceramica etrusco-corinzia figurata: Parte II: 590/580-550 a. C., Monumenti Etruschi 8, Firenze 1998, 451, no. 196, pl. 181a-b.
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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