Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Drawing of a carving of Heracles and the Hydra on an ivory plaque
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3970.7979 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Glass negative, quarter plate size, a copy negative. |
| 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: "Ivories from Sparta: Heacles & Hydra". |
| Notes | Date range is based on the beginning of the excavations at Sparta and the publication of the image in the slide accession list. |
| Reference |
1909 JHS 29: 5th accession to 1904 slide catalogue. lxxxi.SPHS 7979. Link to article 1910 JHS 30: 6th accession to 1904 slide catalogue. lxxvii.SPHS 7979. Link to article 1913 JHS 33: Catalogue of Slides. 142.SPHS 7979. Link to article Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. CIII. |