Baby Feeder

1926.01.0008

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Artifact Identification Baby Feeder   (1926.01.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Drinking Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Orientalizing, 4th – 2nd century BC
Culture Greek, Orientalizing

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 12.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 10.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.5 cm
Weight 209 g
Measuring Remarks D3 is the wall thickness of the vessel. The handle thickness is 1.4 cm.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7/4 ) -ns Moderate Reddish Brown ( 10R 4/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Infant feeding bottle with decorative eyes around spout.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Sternini, Mara. La Colelzione di Antichita Di Alessandro Palma di Cesnola, 1998.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data

4389

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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