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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
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Other shapes
Length
3.10 cm
Width
3.10 cm
Height
7.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334.50 | - | March 23, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
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 shows signs of wear and corrosion; it is slightly deformed and thus curved. The amphora has a thin neck, to which lateral handles are attached, and a pronounced belly; the base is a small flat button. The top has a ring for suspension, which is slightly pressed and deformed. The diameter measures: 3.1 cm (belly), and 1.8 cm (bottom disk); the neck is 2.2 cm large and 1 cm wide; at the top, the rim is 2.2 cm large and 1.9 cm wide.
Roman lead counterweight in the shape of amphora. The object shows signs of wear and corrosion; it is slightly deformed and thus curved. The amphora has a thin neck, to which lateral handles are attached, and a pronounced belly; the base is a small flat button. The top has a ring for suspension, which is slightly pressed and deformed. The diameter measures: 3.1 cm (belly), and 1.8 cm (bottom disk); the neck is 2.2 cm large and 1 cm wide; at the top, the rim is 2.2 cm large and 1.9 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_59 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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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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