Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Drawing of an ivory plaque showing a bier with mourners
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3874.7429 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Glass negative, quarter plate size, a copy negative. |
| Dimensions | 10.5 x 8 cm |
| Place |
Sparta Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia Ancient Sparta |
| Dates | 1906-1908 |
| Donor/Creator |
The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies |
| 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: "Spartan ivory: funerary scene, dead man and 3 mourners". |
| Notes | Date range is based on the beginning of the excavations at Sparta and the publication of the image. |
| Reference |
1908. Burlington Magazine. 14 (68): 69, fig. 8. 1913 JHS 33: Catalogue of Slides. 142.SPHS 7429. Link to article Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. CII. |