Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Drawing of a carved ivory comb
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3875.7430 |
| 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: throned figure recieving 3 votaries". |
| Notes | Date range is based on the beginning of the excavations at Sparta and the publication of the image in the slide accession list. Both sides of this ivory comb seen in BSA SPHS 01/4074.8278 (see related record). |
| Related records |
[BSA SPHS 01/4074.8278], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Drawings of carvings on ivory combs, 1906-1910
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| Reference |
1908 JHS 28: 4th accession to 1904 slide catalogue. lxxxii.SPHS 7430. Link to article 1908. Burlington Magazine. 14 (68): 71, fig. 13. 1913 JHS 33: Catalogue of Slides. 142.SPHS 7430. Link to article Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. CXXVII. Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. CXXXI. |