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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
3.30 cm
Width
4.40 cm
Height
0.85 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.30 | - | Jan. 18, 2019 | Autopsy Louise Willocx | No | No | No |
| 73.00 | - | - | Froehner | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicada |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids rectangulaire. Bronze. H: 4,4 cm; L: 3,2 cm;ép. 0,8 cm; Poids: 73 gr. Une cigale.
Autoptic examination Louise Willocx : Bronze weight, square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; stroke on the lower side. Straight corners, edges and sides. On the obverse, depiction of a cicada in relief.
Autoptic examination Louise Willocx : Bronze weight, square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; stroke on the lower side. Straight corners, edges and sides. On the obverse, depiction of a cicada in relief.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1925
circumstances
Legacy of Froehner, 1925.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1925 | Froehner 782 |
| Froehner Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA