ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
7.20 cm
Width
- cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155.52 | 2400.0 | - | The British Museum | No | No | No |
| 147.00 | - | Sept. 13, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; disc shape; neck with small hole (4 mm diameter) for suspension. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; small strokes; greyish. Raised edges. The reverse is a bit bumpy. Light frame on both faces. On the obverse, depiction of a vase (diota with high neck and foot and a short body; Panathenaic type III?) in relief. The bottom of the vase's handles aren't legible.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of diota; neck with small hole for suspension.
Lead weight; disc shape; neck with small hole (4 mm diameter) for suspension. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; small strokes; greyish. Raised edges. The reverse is a bit bumpy. Light frame on both faces. On the obverse, depiction of a vase (diota with high neck and foot and a short body; Panathenaic type III?) in relief. The bottom of the vase's handles aren't legible.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of diota; neck with small hole for suspension.
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
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 8, 1867 | 1867,0508.220 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps Collection
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