Shofar

1993.12.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Shofar   (1993.12.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 20th century
Culture Italian
Location On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 31.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 15.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 6.4 cm
Weight 345 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Horn
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Polishing
Munsell Color Information Light Olive Brown (2.5 Y 5/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Purchased from Klein Brothers.

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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