ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Naxos
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.00 cm
Width
4.90 cm
Height
1.85 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415.00 | - | March 30, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Square lead weight. One face presents a frame around the edges and a sunk central panel; here, a large Η is in relief. The other face is plain and its surface is quite coarse. The object shows signs of wear and corrosion, with white patina.
Square lead weight. One face presents a frame around the edges and a sunk central panel; here, a large Η is in relief. The other face is plain and its surface is quite coarse. The object shows signs of wear and corrosion, with white patina.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Η
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Cyclades
Findspot (site)
Naxos (island)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | Oct. 10, 1885 | 1885,1010.1 |
| Paton Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
British Museum acquisition notes: donated by W.R. Paton
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