Samovar: Lid

1968.08.0001B

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Samovar: Lid   (1968.08.0001B)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Materials T&E
    2. :
    3. Food Service T&E
    4. :
    5. Serving Vessels
    Artist/Maker None
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date 1882 CE
    Culture Russian

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Length) 7.6 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 7.4 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.1 cm
    Weight 123 g
    Measuring Remarks None
    Materials Metal--Brass
    Manufacturing Processes Cast
    Munsell Color Information Light Olive (5Y 5/4) Dark Reddish Orange (7.5R 4/8) -Discoloration on inside. * Munselled through a plastic slip.

    Research Remarks

    Published Description N/A
    Description N/A
    Comparanda

    1968.08.0001A-F are all removable parts of one samovar.

    Bibliography N/A

    Artifact History

    Archaeological Data N/A
    Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. David D. Henry and the U of I Women's Club
    Reproduction no
    Reproduction Information N/A

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