Shape
Cylinder or similar (elliptic cylinder, etc.)
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
9.00 |
- |
March 20, 2017 |
Measurement done by A. Pugliese |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
8.00 |
- |
- |
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 in the shape of elliptical cylinder. It is in very good conditions - black colour, well-polished, with no signs of wear. Both faces are plain, with only a stone vein on one side as distinguishable mark.