ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/3 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
4.80 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
2.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292.00 | - | - | None | No | No | No |
| 289.70 | - | Sept. 15, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
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; small strokes, including on the relief. On the reverse, grooves and large horizontal cut on the lower left edge. Small hole on the lower side and cut on the right side. Rounded corners and edges; straight sides. On the obverse, depiction of a two handled vase, possibly a hydria. The vase's body is large and the small handles are on the sides.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a two (horizontal) handled vase, possibly a hydria.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; small strokes, including on the relief. On the reverse, grooves and large horizontal cut on the lower left edge. Small hole on the lower side and cut on the right side. Rounded corners and edges; straight sides. On the obverse, depiction of a two handled vase, possibly a hydria. The vase's body is large and the small handles are on the sides.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a two (horizontal) handled vase, possibly a hydria.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Attica
Findspot (site)
Athens [Athenae]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
2nd half of 6th c. - 420 BC (Hitzl)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 20, 1865 | 1865,0720.111 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madden 1864 | 257 | 5 | None | None |
| Brandis 1866 | 599 | None | None | None |
| Murray 1868 | None | 92 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 89 | 41=42 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
"Purchased from Charles Merlin."
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