Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Terracotta masks
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3057.8057 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Glass negative, full plate size, a copy negative from two half plate negatives. |
| Dimensions | 24 x 17.5 cm |
| Place |
Sparta Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia Ancient Sparta |
| Dates | 1906-1910 |
| 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: 2 masks". |
| Notes | The photograph of the mask on the left is published in the results from the first season of excavation, but date range is based on the excavation of Sparta 1906-1910. The warrior mask on the right is duplicated in BSA SPHS 01/2289.6144 (see related record) |
| Related records |
[BSA SPHS 01/2289.6144], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Terracotta Masks, 1906-1910
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| Reference |
1906. BSA 12: 342, fig. 8. Link to article Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. XLIX. Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. LII. |