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Copyright credit: Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) / Alessandra Pugliese
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Other shapes
Length
3.25 cm
Width
3.25 cm
Height
8.25 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330.60 | - | March 23, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 331.00 | - | - | MCABologna | No | Yes | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Heavily corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Roman lead counterweight in the shape of amphora with ring for suspension at the top. The object is heavily worn and corroded and presents white patina and dents over the whole surface. The amphora is elongated with a thin neck, to which lateral handles are attached, and a pronounced belly; the base presents a flat disk. The diameter measures: 3.25 cm (belly), and 1.4 cm (bottom disk); the neck is 2.2 cm large and 1.25 cm wide.
Roman lead counterweight in the shape of amphora with ring for suspension at the top. The object is heavily worn and corroded and presents white patina and dents over the whole surface. The amphora is elongated with a thin neck, to which lateral handles are attached, and a pronounced belly; the base presents a flat disk. The diameter measures: 3.25 cm (belly), and 1.4 cm (bottom disk); the neck is 2.2 cm large and 1.25 cm wide.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
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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_1893 |
| University of Bologna | None |
Bibliography
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