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The image appears to be a scanned page from a publication, likely a magazine or a journal, dated October 22, 1976. The page is divided into two sections, each containing a photograph and a corresponding caption.

1. Top Section:

   • Photograph: The top photograph shows a man, identified as Loeb Professor David Gordon Mitten, examining pieces of pottery. The setting seems to be an archaeological excavation site, with visible pottery shards and artifacts spread out on a table and the ground.
   • Caption: The caption describes the professor examining pottery found in an artesian well at Sardis during a Harvard-Cornell expedition. The find suggests that the ancient city is larger than previously thought, extending at least 800 feet farther north than earlier believed. The photo is credited to Elizabeth Gombosi.

2. Bottom Section:

   • Photograph: The bottom photograph displays a section of a fourth-century Roman tomb. It features an inscription with a wreath and what appear to be floral decorations above the inscription. The text is partially legible and mentions an individual named Chrysantios, an official at the imperial arms factory at Sardis, along with his family.
   • Caption: The caption explains that members of the Harvard-Cornell expedition to Sardis discovered this tomb in a tobacco field during the summer. The inscription was prepared for Chrysantios and his family, and it reads: "God help them/Flavius Chrysantios/ducenarius [a highly paid official worker]/in the arms factory/and his house/they prepared the tomb with his wife and children."

Both photographs are credited to Elizabeth Gombosi. The page appears to be part of a report or article detailing the findings and activities of the Harvard-Cornell expedition to Sardis.

This image is a scan or photograph of a page from the Harvard Gazette dated October 22, 1976, featuring two distinct photographs related to archaeological work at Sardis.

1. Top Right Photograph:

   • The photograph shows Loeb Professor David Gordon Mitten, a specialist in Classical Art and Archaeology, examining bits of pottery.
   • He is standing outdoors, leaning over a wooden table covered with various small fragments of pottery.
   • The background reveals an archaeological setting with scattered stone debris, broken pottery, and other excavated items, indicating an excavation site.
   • The caption explains that the pottery was found in an artesian well during the Harvard-Cornell expedition at Sardis, suggesting that the ancient city's extent is greater than previously thought, extending at least 800 feet farther north.
   • The photo is credited to Elizabeth Gombosi.

2. Bottom Photograph:

   • This image depicts a fourth-century Roman tomb discovered by the Harvard-Cornell expedition to Sardis.
   • The tomb features an engraved inscription within a wreath, along with decorative elements like crosses and two birds.
   • The inscription references Chrysantios, an official of the imperial arms factory at Sardis, and his family.
   • The caption provides details about the tomb’s discovery in a tobacco field and the significance of the figures mentioned in the inscription.
   • This photo is also credited to Elizabeth Gombosi.

The layout is typical of a magazine or newsletter format, with the photographs accompanied by detailed captions providing context for the images and the archaeological discoveries. The page has a vintage appearance, indicating its age and historical relevance.

The image is a composite of two photographs, likely from a newspaper clipping, placed on a textured, beige-colored background. The top photograph shows a man in a light-colored shirt, seemingly engaged in some form of work or study. He is standing in front of a table that is cluttered with various items, possibly artifacts or materials related to his work. Behind him, there is a stack of objects, possibly pottery or other archaeological finds, and a tree trunk is visible to the right. The bottom photograph depicts a detailed, ornate, and possibly ancient architectural feature, such as a frieze or a section of a wall with intricate designs and inscriptions. Both photographs have text overlays, which seem to be captions or descriptions, though the text is not legible in the image provided. The overall scene suggests an academic or archaeological context, with the man possibly being a researcher or scholar examining artifacts or studying ancient structures.

The image is a scanned copy of a page from a book or a report. The page contains two black-and-white photographs with captions. The top photograph shows a man working on a desk in an outdoor setting, possibly a museum or an archaeological site. The caption reads, "Loeb Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Art and Archaeology) examines bits of pottery found over the summer in an excavation well at Sardis during the continuing Harvard-Cornell expedition there. The find proves that the area of the ancient city is greater than previously thought, extending north by at least 800 feet farther north than earlier believed." The bottom photograph shows a stone wall with an inscription, and the caption reads, "Members of the Harvard-Cornell expedition to Sardis literally stumbled on this fourth-century Roman tomb in a tobacco field during the summer. The tomb was prepared for Chryssarion, official of the Imperial arms factory, at Sardis, and his wife and children. The overwashed crimson inscription reads: 'God help them!/Flavius Chrysarion (a highly paid official worker)/In the factory has he known how they prepared the tomb with his wife and (his) children.'" The page has a gray background and a border.

The image shows a two-page spread from a publication, likely a newsletter or report, dated October 22, 1976, titled "Harvard Gazette." The pages are mounted on a beige cardstock with visible staple holes, suggesting they are part of an archival or scrapbook collection.

Top Page:

• Caption: "Loeb Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Art and Archaeology) examines bits of pottery found over the summer in an artisan's well at Sardis, during the continuing Harvard-Cornell expedition there. The find proves that the area of the ancient city is greater than previously thought, extending at least 800 feet farther north than earlier believed. (Photo: Elizabeth Gombos)."
• Visual Content: A black-and-white photograph shows a man, presumably Professor David Gordon Mitten, examining fragments of pottery at an outdoor archaeological site. The setting appears to be an excavation area, with stone structures and a table covered with pottery pieces. The man is seated and focused on the fragments, suggesting an academic or research context.

Bottom Page:

• Caption: "Members of the Harvard-Cornell expedition to Sardis literally stumbled on this fourth-century Roman tomb in a tobacco field during the summer. The tomb was prepared for Chrystantos, an official of the imperial arms factory at Sardis, and his wife and children. The enwreathed crimson inscription reads: 'God help them! Phylax Chrystantos [a highly paid official] in the arms factory] and his house; they prepared the tomb with his wife and children.' (Photo: Elizabeth Gombos)."
• Visual Content: A black-and-white photograph depicts an intricately designed mosaic or fresco fragment. The design features a central wreath-like border with floral and geometric patterns, and within the central area, there is an inscription. The inscription appears to be in Greek, with visible words such as "ΦΥΛΑΞ ΧΡΥΣΑΝΤΟΣ" (Phylax Chrystantos). The surrounding decorative elements include birds and floral motifs, indicative of Roman or Hellenistic artistry.

Overall Context:

The pages document archaeological discoveries made during the Harvard-Cornell expedition at Sardis, an ancient city in Turkey. The top image highlights pottery fragments examined by a professor, suggesting ongoing research into the ancient city’s extent. The bottom image showcases a significant find—a fourth-century Roman tomb with an inscription, providing insight into the lives of individuals associated with the imperial arms factory at Sardis. The photographs and captions together emphasize the historical and academic importance of these discoveries.

The image presents a scanned page from a newspaper, featuring two photographs and a caption. The page is divided into two sections, with the top section containing a black-and-white photograph of a man working at a table, accompanied by a caption that reads: "Loeb Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Art and Archaeology) examines bit of pottery found one the mound in an excavation well at Sardis during the continuing Harvard-Cornell expedition. The find proves that the area of the ancient city is greater than previously thought, extending at least 800 feet farther north than earlier believed." (Photo: Elizabeth Gombosi).

The bottom section of the page displays another black-and-white photograph, depicting a stone archway with an inscription. The caption below the photograph states: "Members of the Harvard-Cornell expedition to Sardis literally stumbled on this fourth-century Roman tomb in a tobacco field during the summer. The tomb was prepared for Chrysanthos, an official of the imperial arms factory at Sardis, and his wife and children. The inscription reads: 'And help them/Perpet Chrysanthos/descendant (a highly paid official worker) /for the arms factory/and his house/they prepared the tomb with his wife and/children.'" (Photo: Elizabeth Gombosi).

The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper page. Overall, the image appears to be a scanned page from a newspaper, likely from the 1970s, given the date mentioned in the caption. The photographs and captions suggest that the article is about an archaeological excavation at Sardis, highlighting the discovery of a Roman tomb and its significance in understanding the history of the area.

The image presents a page from a scrapbook or album, featuring two newspaper clippings with accompanying photographs. The page is set against a gray background.

• Page
  • The page is made of brown paper and has two holes punched on the left side, indicating that it was once part of a binder or album.
  • The page is slightly yellowed, suggesting age.
• Newspaper Clippings
  • There are two newspaper clippings on the page, both with black-and-white photographs and accompanying text.
  • The top clipping features a photograph of a man working in an archaeological site, with a caption that reads: "Loeb Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Art and Archaeology) examines bits of pottery found over the summer in an artisans' well at Sardis during the continuing Harvard-Cornell expedition there. The find proves that the area of the ancient city is greater than previously thought, extending at least 3000 feet farther north than realized." The date "October 22, 1976" is printed below the caption, along with the source "Harvard Gazette".
  • The bottom clipping shows a photograph of a stone sarcophagus, with a caption that reads: "Members of the Harvard-Cornell expedition to Sardis literally stumbled on this fourth-century Roman tomb in a tobacco field during the summer. The tomb was prepared for Chrysanthios, an official of the imperial arms factory at Sardis, and his wife and children. The ornamented sarcophagus is typical 'God help them/Flavius Chrysanthios/decurion [a highly paid official worker] in the arms factory/in his wife and children.' (Photo: Elizabeth Gombosi)".
• Background
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the page and its contents.

In summary, the image presents a page from a scrapbook or album featuring two newspaper clippings with photographs and captions related to an archaeological expedition to Sardis. The clippings provide information about the discovery of pottery and a Roman tomb, and are dated October 22, 1976.

The image presents a scanned page from a book or document, featuring two newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated October 22, 1976. The page is composed of a light-brown paper with two holes punched on the left side.

Newspaper Clippings:

• Top Clipping:
  • A black-and-white photograph of a man examining pottery in an outdoor setting.
  • The accompanying text describes the scene and provides context about the Harvard-Cornell expedition to Sardis.
• Bottom Clipping:
  • A black-and-white photograph of an ancient stone sarcophagus adorned with intricate designs and inscriptions.
  • The text beneath the photo explains that members of the Harvard-Cornell expedition discovered the fourth-century Roman tomb in a tobacco field during the summer.

Page Details:

• The page has a plain gray background.
• The two newspaper clippings are affixed to the page, which appears to be a scanned or photocopied version of an original document.

This image features two newspaper clippings from the Harvard Gazette, dated October 22, 1976, and a blank piece of paper. The clippings are attached to the paper, which has two holes punched in it.

The top clipping shows a man sitting at a table, surrounded by various items, with a caption describing his work as a professor examining pottery found during an archaeological expedition. The bottom clipping displays a photograph of a tomb, accompanied by a caption detailing the discovery of the tomb and its contents.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the newspaper clippings and paper. Overall, the image appears to be a collection of historical documents related to archaeology and academic research.

The image appears to be a page from a newspaper, specifically the Harvard Gazette, dated October 22, 1976. The page contains two photographs and accompanying text.

1. Top Photograph and Text:

   • The photograph shows Leah Professor David Gordon Mitten (Classical Art and Archaeology) examining bits of pottery found in the excavations at Sardis. He is seated at a table under a tree, surrounded by numerous pieces of pottery.
   • The text beneath the photograph reads: "The find proves that the size of the ancient city is greater than previously thought, extending at least two miles from the center of the excavations."

2. Bottom Photograph and Text:

   • The photograph depicts members of the Harvard-Cornell expedition to South Turkey stumbling upon a tomb during the summer. The tomb was prepared for Chryseros, an officer of the imperial stone factory at Sardis, and his wife and children. The tomb features a relief with a wreath and birds.
   • The text beneath the photograph reads: "The tomb was prepared for Chryseros, an officer of the imperial stone factory at Sardis, and his wife and children. The expedition members were surprised to find that the tomb was not robbed in antiquity. They prepared the tomb with his wife and children."
   • The photograph is credited to Elizabeth Gombosi.

The overall theme of the page revolves around archaeological discoveries and excavations, specifically those related to the ancient city of Sardis.