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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
2.65 cm
Width
2.65 cm
Height
6.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303.70 | - | March 23, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Extremely 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. The object is heavily worn and corroded and presents white patina and deep cuts over the whole surface. The amphora has a thin neck, to which lateral handles are attached, and an elongated belly; it stands on a large, disc-shaped base. The top had a ring for suspension, which now appears pressed and deformed. The diameter measures: 2.65 cm (belly), and 1.9 cm (bottom disk); the neck is 2 cm large and 1.1 cm wide.
Roman lead counterweight in the shape of amphora. The object is heavily worn and corroded and presents white patina and deep cuts over the whole surface. The amphora has a thin neck, to which lateral handles are attached, and an elongated belly; it stands on a large, disc-shaped base. The top had a ring for suspension, which now appears pressed and deformed. The diameter measures: 2.65 cm (belly), and 1.9 cm (bottom disk); the neck is 2 cm large and 1.1 cm wide.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Emilia-Romagna
Findspot (site)
Ozzano dell’Emilia [Claterna]
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) | None | C_58 |
Bibliography
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VARIA
Additional comment
The weight was anonymously donated to the Museum in 1984 and was found in a rural area by Claterna (Bologna), along the Via Aemilia.
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