Figurine Fragment: Head and Torso

1982.02.0005

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Artifact Identification Figurine Fragment: Head and Torso   (1982.02.0005)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 600 BCE
Culture Ancient Greek
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 5.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.6 cm
Weight 20 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information Color ID taken 10/19/98: Light Brown (7.5YR 5/6) -Primary color. White (5Y 9/.5) -Corrosion in ridges. Color ID taken 3/24/99: Light Brown (7.5YR 6/6) -Main color. Olive Gray (5Y 4/1) -Black impurity around the neck. White (N 9.5/ 90.0% R) -White substance on top of the head.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Frickenhaus, Tiryns I, pl. 1, no. 2.

Bibliography

Frickenhaus, A., W. Müller and F. Oelmann, Tiryns, Die Ergebnisse der Ausgrabungen Des Instituts, I Kaiserlich Deutsches Archaeologisches Institut in Athen, 1912. Szabó, M. Archaic Terracotta of Boeotia.Studia Archaeologica 67 (1994) p. 97.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Anonymous gift.
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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