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Olympic Commemorative Gavel

1977.01.0252

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Artifact Identification Olympic Commemorative Gavel   (1977.01.0252)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Organizational Objects
    4. ;
  4. Communication Artifacts
    5. :
  5. Documentary Artifacts
    6. :
  6. Memorabilia
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1971
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 23.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.3 cm
Weight 222 g
Measuring Remarks D3 = diameter of mallet.
Materials Plant--Wood, Ceramic, Metal--Gold, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Painting, Cast, Firing
Munsell Color Information Dark Yellow (5Y 6/6) -The gold color on the metal head. Black (N 2.25/ 3.8% R) -The handle. Yellowish White (5Y 9/1) -Main color of the metal head.

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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