Body Sherd
1922.01.0270
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Body Sherd (1922.01.0270) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Hellenistic, 2nd century BCE |
Culture | Greek |
Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 6.0 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 4.5 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.2 cm |
Weight | 22 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Glaze |
Manufacturing Processes | Cast, Glazing, Cast--Press-Mold |
Munsell Color Information | Brownish Black (10 Y R 1/1) -ns |
Research Remarks
Published Description | "HOMERIC" BOWL Fragment of a mold made bowl from Greece. Two hunters, Admetus and Echi-(on), hunt the giant boar which traditionally ravaged Calydon in Northwestern Greece. The scene is directly inspired by an epic poem. From mainland Greece. 2nd century B.C. 22.1.270 |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |