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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2011
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.20 cm
Width
8.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2011 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Dot / Pellet | Relief | One | |||
| Dot / Pellet | Relief | Five |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2011: Nabatäisches Bleigewicht zu 10 Unciae. 1. Jh. v. Chr. 304g. 8,1×6,2cm. Quadratische Platte mit erhabenem Rand u. Öse am oberen Rand. Auf der Vs. in Relief zwei gekreuzte Füllhörner, darüber ein Punkt, darunter fünf, kreuzweise angeordnete Punkte sowie eine aramäische Inschrift. Beige Patina, intakt. Provenienz: Aus englischer Privatsammlung, erwoben in den 90ern. — Nabatean lead weight (10 unciae) with crossed cornucopiae and aramaic inscription, 1st century B.C. Beige Patina, intact.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Aramaic | Relief | Unidentified |
Fac simile
[Aramaic inscription]
Edition
[Aramaic inscription]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 14, 2011
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
NEAR EASTERN
,
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Dec. 14, 2011 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2011c | 176–177 | 301 | None | None |
VARIA