Krater or Urn

1995.01.0003

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Artifact Identification Krater or Urn   (1995.01.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Household Accessories
  4. :
  5. Decorative Furnishings
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Geometric, 750– 700 BCE
Culture Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 23.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 17.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 16.3 cm
Weight 1397 g
Measuring Remarks D3 is the mouth diameter. The foot diameter is 10.9 cm.
Materials Ceramic, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Painting, Throwing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information Dark Orange Yellow (7.5 Y R 6/6) -ns Moderate Brown ( 5 Y R 4/4) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data

Found at the archaeological site of Ischia on the island of Ischia in Napoli (ancient Campania).

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Harlan J. and Pamela Berk
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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