Shape
Truncated sphere or similar (truncated spheroid, truncated double cone, etc.)
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
54.60 |
- |
March 20, 2017 |
Measurement done by A. Pugliese |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
56.00 |
- |
- |
MCABologna |
No |
Yes |
No |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Roman basalt weight; slightly worn, with only a few dents along the edges of both bases; overall, good conditions. In the centre of the upper base there are 15 dots representing an undefined figure or letter(s). The diameter of the upper base is 2.2 cm, and that of the lower base is 2.5 cm.