Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Terracotta masks
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/3059.8059 |
| 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 | 1906-1908 |
| 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: 2 masks". |
| Notes | Date range is based on related records. A duplication of the image (both masks) is seen in BSA SPHS 01/2583.6865 and drawing and profile of the mask on the right is shown in BSA SPHS 01/2533.6815 (see related records). |
| Related records |
[BSA SPHS 01/2533.6815], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Drawing of two views of a terracotta mask, showing tattooing, 1906
[BSA SPHS 01/2583.6865], Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: Terracotta masks, 1906-1908 |
| Reference |
1908. Burlington Magazine. 14 (68): pl. I.1. Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. XLVII. Dawkins, R.M. 1929. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta. pl. LIX. |