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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Flora Bevilacqua
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Human bust or head
Length
8.70 cm
Width
6.20 cm
Height
21.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1600.00 | - | - | Campagnolo 2015 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena / Minerva | Shaped | Bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Campagnolo 2015: Bronze coulé et gravé. Poids, 1,600 kg ; hauteur 21,5 cm ; dimension de la base 87 × 62 mm. Le remplissage en plomb est perdu, ainsi que le système de suspension, autrement, excellent état de conservation. Décor gravé : l’aigrette est finement gravée au burin.
Autopsy
No
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
Nov. 20, 1987
circumstances
Acquired from Numismatic art & ancient coins.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
501
TO
600
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | Nov. 20, 1987 | AD 6609 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franken 1994 | 185 | CB 23 | pl. 107/fig. CB 23 | None |
| Campagnolo 2015 | 110 | 119 | None | None |
VARIA