Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Solid lead figurines
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/2952.7766 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Glass negative, full plate size, a copy negative. |
| 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: miscellaneous, bronze objects". |
| Notes | Date range is based on the excavation of Sparta 1906-1910. Similar to BSA SPHS 01/3031.8031 (see related record) and an exact match for the plate in The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta (1929). Although the original caption indicates that these are miscellaneous bronze objects, they are solid lead figures. |
| Related records |
[BSA SPHS 02/2/7904.7766], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Solid lead figurines, 1906-1910
[BSA SPHS 01/3031.8031], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Solid lead figurines, 1906-1910 |
| Reference |
Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. CXCII. |