Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
422.02 |
- |
- |
Auction Archaeological Center 2007 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Unidentified |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
Sign of Tanit |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine (?), A Hellenistic Period square lead weight with a handle, 422.02 gr., Diam.: 6.5 cm., and 8.2 cm. with the handle, 13.3/8.8 mm. thick. The surface depicts a large enigmatic emblem, resembling the emblem of the Punic goddess Tanit. The back is flat. In good condition. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-138). Unpublished.