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1926.02.0261

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Artifact Identification Button   (1926.02.0261)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Textileworking T&E
    3. :
  3. Needleworking T&E
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 4.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 1.2 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 22 g
Measuring Remarks largest dimension is diameter; second dimension is thickness
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information Moderate Reddish Orange (10R 6/8 ) -ns Light Grayish Brown ( 7.5YR 5/2) -ns

Research Remarks

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

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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