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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen) Photographer: Damien Delvigne
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Cone or pyramid
Length
1.30 cm
Width
1.30 cm
Height
3.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.20 | - | June 7, 2018 | Measurement done by Damien Delvigne | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafy branch |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Lead loomweight, square pyramid in shape. 1.3x1.3x3.4 cm. There is maybe a branch or a kind of leaf on three sides. It’s almost disappeared on the fourth side. On the lower side, the middle part is slightly raised. Worn and corroded. 49.2 g.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Attica
Findspot (site)
Megara
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Bought in Athens in 1870.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
Greece, 5th century BC.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen) | Dec. 31, 1870 | 315 |
| Antiquities Trade | None | None |
Bibliography
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