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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2007
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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2007
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
4.80 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202.73 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Center 2007 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentric circles | Relief | Two | |||
| Circle | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine, Anonymous (Judaea). A Roman Period rectangular lead weight with pierced handle, 202.73 gr., 4.8×7.3 cm., 0.7/0.9 cm. thick. The obverse is decorated with a circular ladder pattern. On the reverse, traces of mirror-shaped Hebrew letters in a circle are visible. A further investigation and decipherment of the inscription may be possible. In fair condition. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-131). For similar weights see Qedar 1979:4076-7. Unpublished.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | Relief | Unidentified |
Fac simile
[illegible]
Edition
[illegible]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 4, 2007
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
NEAR EASTERN
,
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-300
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 4, 2007 | None |
| Spaer Collection | None | W-8 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2007b | 6, 9 | 388 | fig. 388 | None |
VARIA