Figure: Apostle

1931.11.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Figure: Apostle   (1931.11.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Medieval, 15th century
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 78.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 28.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.3 cm
Weight 1713 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Walnut, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Gilding, Painting
Munsell Color Information Grayish red (7.5 r 3/4 ) -ns grayish black ( n 2.75/ 5.5% r ) -ns deep yellow ( 2.5 y 6/8) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Artist has reproduced weave in the fabric of the figure's undergown.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

_A Guide to the Greek Coin Reproductions from the British Museum that are in the World Heritage Museum Collection_ NOTE: The "Guide" was compiled from information taken from: Hill, G.F. _A Guide to the Principal Coins of the Greeks from Circ. 700 B.C. to A.D. 270, Based on the Work of Barclay V. Head_. University Press, Oxford,j 1965. Head, Barclay V. _A Guide to the Principal Gold and Silver Coins of the Ancients from B.C. 700 to A.D. 1_. Oxford University Press, London, 1895.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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