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Copyright credit: Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) / Alessandra Pugliese
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Other shapes
Length
4.90 cm
Width
4.90 cm
Height
11.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 773.80 | - | March 23, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 775.00 | - | - | MCABologna | No | Yes | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Roman bronze counterweight in the shape of amphora with ring for suspension. It shows signs of corrosion, with dark green patina over the whole surface. The amphora has a long, thin neck, which is decorated with three incised rings, and a pronounced belly; here, the surface is damaged by two deep cuts. The base presents a decorative ring in relief and a pointed end, with a flat button; at the top, there is a triangular element where the ring for suspension is inserted. The diameter measures: 4.9 cm (belly), 1.7 cm (neck), and 1.2 cm (pointed end); the width of the triangular top is 3.2 cm; the height of the object is 11.9 cm (or 13.6 cm, including the ring).
Roman bronze counterweight in the shape of amphora with ring for suspension. It shows signs of corrosion, with dark green patina over the whole surface. The amphora has a long, thin neck, which is decorated with three incised rings, and a pronounced belly; here, the surface is damaged by two deep cuts. The base presents a decorative ring in relief and a pointed end, with a flat button; at the top, there is a triangular element where the ring for suspension is inserted. The diameter measures: 4.9 cm (belly), 1.7 cm (neck), and 1.2 cm (pointed end); the width of the triangular top is 3.2 cm; the height of the object is 11.9 cm (or 13.6 cm, including the ring).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
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Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) | Sept. 25, 1881 | ROM_1890 |
| Marsili Collection | None |
Bibliography
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