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Body Sherd

1998.19.2564

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Artifact Identification Body Sherd   (1998.19.2564)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Unclassifiable Artifacts
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Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Greek Colonide, 700 BCE - 2nd century CE
Culture Roman, Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 4.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) .8 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 6 g
Measuring Remarks Length was measured along the straight edge. Depth is the thickness at the thickest part. 3rd measurement waived, CAV 12/5/2008.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Painting, Throwing, Firing
Munsell Color Information Yellowish Gray (5Y 8.5/1.5) -Background(front and back). Grayish Red (7.5R 4/6) -Painted? design.

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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