Figurine, Ganymede

1988.04.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Figurine, Ganymede   (1988.04.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture South Italian Greek?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 34.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.0 cm
Weight 492 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Firing
Munsell Color Information Moderate Orange (2.5YR 6/10) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

From appraisal by Harmer Johnson [in donor file]: "Roman Terracotta Standing Figure of Ganymede....unusually large, on a tall plinth, and holding a rooster in the left hand."

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Photo: Heritage Oct. 1988, p. 6.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mildred Fisher Talbot
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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