Reproduction of Dolni Vestonice Venus Figure

1988.05.0001

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Artifact Identification Reproduction of Dolni Vestonice Venus Figure   (1988.05.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Paleolithic Upper, 20th/21st century reproduction
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 10.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.6 cm
Weight 66.1 g
Measuring Remarks Measurements do not include the stand. The object including stand is 13.8 cm. in height. Weight, using a scale on loan from Anthropology, includes the stand.
Materials Ceramic, Metal, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information Black (7.5R N2/0) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Black female figure on a wooden stand. Facial features are non-distinguishable.

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift Courtesy of Olga Soffer
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information Reproduction of "Dolni Vestonice Venus."

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