Authority
Bas(...), magistrate (Gaza)
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
87.28 |
- |
- |
Kushnir-Stein 2002, Auction Archaeological Center 2007 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Kushnir-Stein 2002: Square lead weight with semicircular handle on its lower side. Reverse side is blank.
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine, Gaza. A Roman Period square lead weight with raised border and a handle. 87.28 gr., 5.1×6.6 cm. with the handle, 0.4 cm. thick. The Greek inscription reads: TETAP/TON "A fourth" which indicates the weight. In the lower middle field there are three additional letters: ΒΑC, which seem to be an abbreviation of an official’s name. The reverse is blank. The weight is in very good condition and rare. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-123). Published by Alla Kushnir-Stein, 2002a, no. 5.