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Unit Book J5

J5q70.1

Processed on 2023-12-15

1. OVERVIEW

Roster Date Author Record
Category !! !! clay artifact
Best definition 2008-07-23 sNP figurine [Input: S723DL4.j]
Best image 2021-10-13 !! [Input: J05_VWX.j]

2. IDENTIFICATION

Labeling

Roster Date Author Record
Reference to q-lot !! !! q70 (bones, pottery)

Designation

Roster Date Author Record
Definition 2008-07-28 sNP figurine [Input: S803SNP.j]
Description (summary) 2008-07-28 sNP animal figurine, possibly an ox. Head and neck missing, legs and penis fragmented. [Input: S803SNP.j]

3. STRATIGRAPHY

Volumetric Localization

Roster Date Author Record
Locus 2008-07-23 sNP k3.5 [Input: S723DL4.j]
Origin of elevation 2008-07-23 sNP broken [Input: S723DL4.j]
Tie to elevation 2008-07-23 sNP ox figurine [Input: S723DL4.j]
Length of two sides 2008-07-23 sNP 3 [Input: S723DL4.j]
2008-07-23 sNP cl [Input: S723DL4.j]
Start elevation for q-lots 2008-07-23 sNP light gray [Input: S723DL4.j]

Contact Association

Roster Date Author Record
Type of contact: contemporary events/movable items 2008-07-23 sNP q70.1 (figurine) sits in f6.2 [Input: S723DL4.j]
2008-07-23 !! q70.1 (figurine) sits in f57 (accumulation D) [Input: S723DL3.j]

Time Sequencing

Roster Date Author Record
Stratum (to which element belongs) 2012-10-16 !! s120J5B [Input: WX16JW.j]
Phase (to which element belongs) 2012-10-16 !! h7vJ5B [Input: WX16JW.j]

4. TYPOLOGY

Measurements

Roster Date Author Record
Height 2008-07-28 sNP 3.13 [Input: S803SNP.j]
Length 2008-07-28 sNP 6.25 [Input: S803SNP.j]
Width 2 or diameter of body 2008-07-28 sNP 2.63 [Input: S803SNP.j]

Morphology

Roster Date Author Record
Ware or Material, species 2008-07-28 sNP cl [Input: S803SNP.j]
Color 2008-07-28 sNP very pale brown [Input: S803SNP.j]
Color number (Munsell) 2008-07-28 sNP 8/3 10YR [Input: S803SNP.j]
Condition 2008-07-28 sNP broken [Input: S803SNP.j]
Notes on items 2014-03-30 rAH    Breakage of this figurine is unusual, to say the least; the forequarters seem almost to be scooped out. The excavator identifies this artifact as possibly an "ox." There is little of Bos about the artifact, with the possible exception of the genitals, which do extend rather far forward into the belly, a characteristic of cattle. Rather, there are other details that point to another genus. In the left median plane (V21d4756), the forelegs thrust forward in the manner of Felis 8 A5.15.1 TYPE I. Note accretions over all.
   As visible in the ventral view (V21d4757), the penis, according to the excavator, is "fragmented." Rather, the entry to the urethra is simply indicated. The head of the penis, even so, does extend rather far into the belly. Likely, the "fragmentation" is simply the negative impression of the band that passed over the penis. This may also have occurred during an abrasive cleaning that has carried away part of the bodily detail.
   I wish there were a dorsal view so I could establish diagnostic ratios.
   In the caudal view (V21d4758), similar to A1.52, the legs meet in a rather wide angle: approximately 90 degrees; there is a rather open V inside: 60 degrees. There are signs of a caudal strap (negative).
   Against the identification as Felis, the tail does not hang over and there is little indication of musculature; but see Felis 4, covered with a heavy slip -- there may be the indication of same with J5Q70.1. See V2d4758. [Input: Y401JW1.j]

6. REFERENCE

Analogical Record

Roster Date Author Record
Photo of individual elements (studio)

2021-10-13 !!! [Input: J05_VWX.j]

2021-10-13 !!! [Input: J05_VWX.j]

2021-10-13 !!! [Input: J05_VWX.j]

Disposition

Roster Date Author Record
Storage 2009-09-25 !! ZSB 002-020 [Input: J05ZSB.j]