Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
208.41 |
3216.3 |
- |
www.britishmuseum.org |
No |
No |
No |
208.00 |
- |
Sept. 11, 2017 |
Measurement done by L. Willocx |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Tortoise / Sea turtle |
Relief |
UP |
|
|
|
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: small strokes and lumps; orangish. The sides are bumpy and the right side is more flattened. On the reverse, the upper right corner is flattened and darker; one part is missing. Rounded and slightly raised corners; straight edges. The upper left corner is damaged and hollowed. On the obverse, light frame and depiction of a tortoise to the right with a circular edge around and large dots on the shell. On the upper corners, letters in relief: ΤΕ and ΤΑΡΤ below the tortoise.
British Museum: Lead weight; raised border; representation of a tortoise; Greek inscription "T E TART".