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Figurine Fragment: Head and Torso

1982.02.0006

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Artifact Identification Figurine Fragment: Head and Torso   (1982.02.0006)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. 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) 10.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.1 cm
Weight 78 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information Color ID taken 10/19/98: Light Brown (5YR 6/6) -Primary color. Yellowish Gray (5Y 8.5/1.5) -Corrosion in ridges. Color ID taken 3/13/99: Light Brown (7.5YR 6/4) -Neck. Light Brown (5YR 5/6) -Bottom edge. Yellowish Gray (10YR 7/2) -Encrustation.

Research Remarks

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

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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