Sparta: Moulded pithos from the Heroon
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 02/2/8282.8007 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Large photograph pasted onto a card with SPHS catalogue information on reverse. |
| Dimensions | Card: 23 x 28cm |
| Place |
Sparta Heroon Ancient Sparta |
| Dates | 1906 |
| 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: Heroon moulded pithos BSA". |
| Notes | Date is based on related record. Drawing of this object is seen in BSA SPHS 01/2521.6803 (see related record). Description on reverse reads: "Pithos from Heroon, Sparta. Artemis Orthia, pl. XV". |
| Related records |
[BSA SPHS 01/3007.8007], Sparta: Moulded pithos from the Heroon, 1906
[BSA SPHS 01/2521.6803], Sparta: Drawing of moulded pithos from the Heroon, 1906 |
| Reference |
1908. Burlington Magazine. 14 (68): pl. III. Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. XV. |