Figurine Fragment, Head, "Stargazer"

1995.02.0017

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Figurine Fragment, Head, "Stargazer"   (1995.02.0017)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Chalcolithic—Early Bronze II, 3300 – 2300 BCE
Culture Anatolian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 3.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.2 cm
Weight 16 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone--Marble
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (7.5YR 5/4) -Reddish color on encrustation . Moderate Yellowish Brown (10YR 5/4) -Surface coating. Yellowish Gray (10YR 8/1) -Forehead.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

http://www.luc.edu/luma/news/013009_release.html http://www.rastko.rs/arheologija/vinca/vinca_eng.html

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

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

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