Commemorative Olympic Paperweight

1977.01.0235

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Commemorative Olympic Paperweight   (1977.01.0235)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Written Communication T&E
  4. :
  5. Writing Accessories
  6. ;
  7. Communication Artifacts
  8. :
  9. Documentary Artifacts
  10. :
  11. Memorabilia
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1972
Culture South African, Euro-African

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 14.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 10.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.2 cm
Weight 902 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone, Metal--Brass, Textile--Synthetic
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing, Carved, Cast, Polishing
Munsell Color Information Medium Gray (N 5/ 19.8% R) -Main color. Dark Gray (N 3.5/ 9.0% R) -Silver impurity below the plaque. Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 5/4) -The plaque.

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Avery Brundage Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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