Plaster Cast of Goddess Figurine

1924.01.0007

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Plaster Cast of Goddess Figurine   (1924.01.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Emile Gillieron & Fils, Athens.
Geographic Location
Period/Date Minoan, 1600 – 1550 BCE
Culture Minoan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 34.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 12.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 10.7 cm
Weight 957 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plaster, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Painting, Cast
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Original made of faïence, now in the Herakleion Museum, Crete.

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