Plaster Cast of Minoan Swinging Female Votive Figure

1924.01.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Plaster Cast of Minoan Swinging Female Votive Figure   (1924.01.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Emile Gillieron & Fils, Athens.
Geographic Location
Period Minoan
Date N/A
Culture Minoan
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 16.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.9 cm
Weight 195 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Hemp, Plaster, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Painting, Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes, Replica of faïence figurine from Knossos, ht. 11-5/8", original now in the Herakleion Museum, Crete.

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