Mycenaean Figurine, Head
1929.01.0001
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Mycenaean Figurine, Head (1929.01.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Iron Age, Late Helladic, Mycenaean, 1215–1190 BCE |
| Culture | Greek, Mycenaean |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 5.7 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 4.7 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 88 g |
| Measuring Remarks | The measurements are of the head only. The height including the base is 10.7. |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Firing, Painting |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Mylonas, George E. "A Mycenaean Figurine at the University of Illinois." American Journal of Archaeology 41 (1937), pp. 237-247. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |