Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
297.90 |
- |
Jan. 28, 2020 |
Measurement done by L. Willocx |
No |
No |
Yes |
292.20 |
- |
- |
Sporn 2005 |
No |
No |
No |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Amphora |
Relief |
|
|
One |
|
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; cuts on the amphora, the lower corners, the upper side and the reverse (on the left and lower right), light one on the left edge; light bumps on the sides. Raised corners; rounded corners and edges; the right corners are slightly folded; the reverse is hollow in the center. On the obverse, depiction of an amphora in relief (very slightly flattened). The foot is high and large; egg body; small neck; large rim. The handles are on the shoulders. On both sides of the amphora, letters in relief (a bit erased): TPITH. Height without relief: 1.3 cm.