Figure Amphora

1993.17.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Figure Amphora (1993.17.0001)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Materials T&E : Food Processing & Preparation T&E : Food Storage Equipment
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Europe, West : Greece
Period/Date	Archaic Period (800 - 480 BC), 570 BCE
Culture	Greek
Location	On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height)	35.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	29.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter)	15.9 cm
Weight	2123 g
Measuring Remarks	D3 is the rim diameter.
Materials	Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Glaze
Manufacturing Processes	Throwing, Firing, Glazing, Painting, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information	Black (N 2.5) -ns Brownish Orange ( 5 Y R 5/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description	Purchased from J. Russell Vaky with funds from Mr. Vaky in memory of his parents.
Description	N/A
Comparanda	N/A
Bibliography	Photo: Heritage Oct. 1993, p. 5. Photo: heritage Oct. 1995, p. 10. Photo: Daily Illini, July 25, 2005, advertisement for Spurlock Museum. Photo: Explore the World Spurlock Museum. Photo: Explore the World Spurlock Museum, 2007.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of James Russell Vaky '33 In Memory of my father, George Demetrios Vaky.
Reproduction	no
Reproduction Information	N/A

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