Figurine Fragment, Head, "Stargazer"

2000.17.0357

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Artifact Identification Figurine Fragment, Head, "Stargazer"   (2000.17.0357)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Neolithic, 4500 - 4000 BCE
Culture Anatolian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 2.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Length) 2.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.1 cm
Weight 8.1 g
Measuring Remarks Weight including stand is 42 g.
Materials Stone--Marble
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information N/A

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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