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Venus Figurine Fragment

2000.17.0110

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Artifact Identification Venus Figurine Fragment   (2000.17.0110)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early Neolithic, 6800 - 5600 BCE
Culture Thessalonian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 4.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 4.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4 cm
Weight 68 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5YR 5/6) - Top left leg. Light Brown (5YR 6/4) - Torso.

Research Remarks

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