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Copyright credit: Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) / Alessandra Pugliese
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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
4.65 cm
Width
5.10 cm
Height
8.85 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 979.50 | - | March 23, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 999.00 | - | - | MCABologna | No | Yes | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satyr | Shaped | Head |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
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 faun, with ring for suspension at the top. It is in good conditions, with little sign of oxidation or wear. The head is decorated with curly hair, and presents two ram horns on the forehead and pointed ears; the nose and chin are pronounced and the neck is rather thick. The top ring is partially broken. The bottom of the weight presents an incised square panel. The object measures 4.65 cm (ear to ear) and 4.55 cm (shouder-line). The maximum width (back of head to nose) is 5.1 cm and the diameter of the neck is 3 cm.
Roman bronze counterweight in the shape of head of faun, with ring for suspension at the top. It is in good conditions, with little sign of oxidation or wear. The head is decorated with curly hair, and presents two ram horns on the forehead and pointed ears; the nose and chin are pronounced and the neck is rather thick. The top ring is partially broken. The bottom of the weight presents an incised square panel. The object measures 4.65 cm (ear to ear) and 4.55 cm (shouder-line). The maximum width (back of head to nose) is 5.1 cm and the diameter of the neck is 3 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_1527 |
Bibliography
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VARIA