Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Limestone statue of sphinx and part of human figure
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/2601.6883 |
| 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 | 1906-1908 |
| 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: sphinx and upper part of human figure". |
| Notes | Earliest date is based on the first season of excavation at Sparta and the latest date based on the appearance of the image in the 1908 SPHS slide accession list. Duplicate of part of BSA SPHS 01/3048.8048 (see related record) |
| Related records |
[BSA SPHS 01/3048.8048], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Limestone (top) statue of sphinx and part of human figureand (bottom) relief of human figure., 1906-1908
[BSA SPHS 02/2/8306.NN16], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Limestone sphinx, 1906-1910 |
| Reference |
1908 JHS 28: 4th accession to 1904 slide catalogue. lxxxii.SPHS 6883. Link to article 1913 JHS 33: Catalogue of Slides. 89.SPHS 6883. Link to article Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. LXIII. Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. LXXIII. |