Artifact
Context: object.physical.artifact
The artifact data structure represents a historical or cultural object, often found in museums or other institutions dedicated to the preservation of human history and culture.
Data strcuture
| Key | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| objectType | string | The type or category of the artifact |
| museumNumber | string | The unique identification number assigned by a museum |
| culture | string | The culture or civilization associated with the artifact |
| period | string | The historical period or era of the artifact |
| materials | array of string | The materials used in the production of the artifact |
| productionDate | string | The date or time period when the artifact was created |
| productionPlace | string | The place or region where the artifact was produced |
| findspot | string | The location where the artifact was discovered |
| technique | string | The technique or method used to create the artifact |
| inscriptions | string | Any inscriptions, markings, or text on the artifact |
| curatorComment | string | Comments or notes from a curator or expert |
| condition | string | The current condition of the artifact |
| department | string | The museum department responsible for the artifact |
| collection | string | Collection the artifact is a part of |
| inventoryNumber | string | The inventory number assigned to the artifact |
Example
{
"objectType": "Sculpture",
"museumNumber": "MUS-12345",
"culture": "Ancient Greece",
"period": "Classical",
"materials": ["Marble"],
"productionDate": "450-400 BCE",
"productionPlace": "Athens",
"findspot": "Athens, Greece",
"technique": "Carving",
"inscriptions": "A dedication to Athena",
"curatorComment": "A fine example of Classical Greek sculpture",
"condition": "Restored",
"department": "Antiquities",
"collection": "Ancient Greece Sculptures",
"inventoryNumber": "A-1234"
}