Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Drawing of lead figurines
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3985.7994 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Glass negative, quarter plate size, a copy negative from a drawing. |
| Dimensions | 10.5 x 8 cm |
| Place |
Sparta Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia Ancient Sparta |
| Dates | 1906-1909 |
| 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: "Lead figurines from Sparta: designs on shields & seals". |
| Notes | Earliest date based on the first season of work at Sparta and the latest date is based on the appearance of the figure in the 1909 list of SPHS slide accessions. |
| Reference |
1909 JHS 29: 5th accession to 1904 slide catalogue. lxxxi.SPHS 7994. Link to article 1913 JHS 33: Catalogue of Slides. 141.SPHS 7994. Link to article Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. 261, fig. 121. Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. 272, fig. 125. |