Incense Burner Modeled after an Altar

1922.01.0182

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Artifact Identification Incense Burner Modeled after an Altar   (1922.01.0182)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Household Accessories
  4. :
  5. Other Household Accessories
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Graeco Roman?, 1st - 2nd century
Culture Graeco-Roman
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 11.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.1 cm
Weight 210 g
Measuring Remarks The width and depth measurements are taken from the base.
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware, Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (5YR 6/6) Moderate Yellowish Pink (10R 7/4) -right and left sides of repair Light Yellowish Brown (7.5YR 7/6) -back side of repair

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
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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