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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
Human bust or head
Length
3.60 cm
Width
3.10 cm
Height
9.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275.60 | - | March 23, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male figure | Shaped | Head |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Lightly 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 head of a man, with flat back. The face is elongated, with large forehead, pronounced nose and pointed chin. At the top, there is a ring with hook for suspension. The object is filled with lead which has been partially removed, as is visible from the back of the head. The object measures 3.6 cm (ear to ear) and 2.1 cm (along the jaw line). The maximum width (back to nose) is 3.1 cm.
Roman bronze counterweight in the shape of head of a man, with flat back. The face is elongated, with large forehead, pronounced nose and pointed chin. At the top, there is a ring with hook for suspension. The object is filled with lead which has been partially removed, as is visible from the back of the head. The object measures 3.6 cm (ear to ear) and 2.1 cm (along the jaw line). The maximum width (back to nose) is 3.1 cm.
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_1537 |
Bibliography
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