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Copyright credit: Auction TimeLine 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction TimeLine 2020
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Unidentified
Mint
Smyrna
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Leaf
Length
- cm
Width
9.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378.00 | - | - | Auction TimeLine 2020 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction TimeLine 2020: 5th-7th century AD. A large heart-shaped lead weight with raised border, Greek inscription to both sides; pierced through the base. 378 grams, 92mm (3 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. Fine condition.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
ΙΠ Π
ΑΡΧ
ΟΥ
Edition
Ἱπ–π|άρχ|ου || [– – –].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 2, 2020
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-100
TO
250
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 14, 2014 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction TimeLine 2020c | None | 1105 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
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