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Larnax: Sarcophagus with Gorgon Face

1985.20.0001

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Artifact Identification Larnax: Sarcophagus with Gorgon Face   (1985.20.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Phrygian
Date 800 BC
Culture Phrygian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 47.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 39.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 16.6 cm
Weight 9164 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Joseph and Susan Lyons
Reproduction No

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