Minyan Cup Base Fragment

1956.02.0023

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Minyan Cup Base Fragment   (1956.02.0023)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Drinking Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Middle Heladic, 1700 CE
Culture Greek, Mycenaean

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 11.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.7 cm
Weight 141 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Throwing, Firing
Munsell Color Information Deep Gray (R Y 4/10 Y R) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Gray Minyan Ware: Base of a goblet from Eleusis.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Wace, A., and M. Thompson. Prehistoric Thessaly. 1912.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data

The notecard indicates that this artifact was found at the site of Eleusis, 12 km northwest of Athens. The modern day name is unknown.

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of G. E. Mylonas
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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