Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Terracotta head and two large locks of hair from other heads
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 02/2/7996.C2654 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Large photograph pasted onto a card with SPHS catalogue information on reverse. |
| Dimensions | Card: 23 x 28cm |
| Place |
Sparta Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia Ancient Sparta |
| Dates | 1924-1927 |
| Donor/Creator |
The British School at Athens |
| Project | Sparta Excavation 1906-1910 |
| Scope and Content | Part of the collection of images, 1906-1910, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sparta, Orthia Site 1906-10? Terracotta head, and two large locks of hair from others". |
| Notes | Date range is based on the excavations at Sparta 1906-1910. Description on reverse reads: "Sparta. Orthia site 1906-1910. TC". |
| Related records |
[BSA SPHS 01/7512.C2654], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Terracotta head and two large locks of hair from other heads, 1906-1910
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| Reference |
Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. XLIII. |