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Cartonnage Fragment: Pectoral

1923.01.0025

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Artifact Identification Cartonnage Fragment: Pectoral   (1923.01.0025)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Roman Empire
Date 30 BCE – 395 CE
Culture Egyptian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 34.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.7 cm
Weight 58 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Textile--Linen, Plant--Flax, Plant--Fiber, Plaster, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Weaving, Painting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

JOHNSON, John de M., “Excavations at Atfieh, etc.”, ArchRep 1911-1912, Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1912, p.12-16.

Correspondence between Pauline Parent and Charlene Cassier, March 2014.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no

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