model building/structure

Object Number

SMV10114

Name

model building/structure

Description

Fragment of a miniature architectural structure made of clay. Preserving upper corner of building showing typical temple features (metope

frieze). Sloping/rounded features indicate that this model represented a certain perspective (similar to a relief) rather than an actual replica. Coarse fabric

solid fragment but probably the whole object was slightly hollowed out (indicated by inside curvature).. Traces of slipped decoration outside (filled-out surfaces

strokes/dashes on limits of friezes

frieze decorated with spirals).

Specimen Count

1

Preservation State

Fragment

Collection Date From

1958

Department

Knossos

Collection

Stratigraphical Museum

Other IDs

HH/58/195

EMu IRN

165079