Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Lead figurines
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/6802.C6811 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Glass negative, half plate size, a copy negative possibly taken from another negative. |
| Dimensions | 16x12 cm |
| Place |
Sparta Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia Ancient Sparta |
| Dates | 1936 |
| Donor/Creator |
The British School at Athens |
| Project | Sparta Excavation 1906-1910 |
| Scope and Content | Part of the collection of images from the 1936 Exhibition of Minoan Civilization and the first 50 years work of the BSA at Burlington House, London. The object is from the 1906-1910 British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Lead figuines from the Orthia site, Sparta". |
| Notes | Date is the year listed in the description of the image in the SPHS register. The image was created from an earlier image, specifically for the 1936 Exhibition. Written on the negative is the text: "197. Votive offerings of lead from the Orthia sanctuary". |
| Related records |
[BSA SPHS 01/3805.6884], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Lead figurines, 1906-1908
[BSA SPHS 03/2602.6884], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Lead figurines, 1906-1908 [BSA SPHS 01/3019.8019], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Lead figurines, 1906-1908 |
| Reference |
1909. BSA 15: 24, fig. 9. Link to article 1936 Exhibition Catalogue. 58.No. 197. |