Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
345.38 |
5330.0 |
- |
The British Museum |
No |
No |
No |
339.20 |
- |
Sept. 14, 2017 |
Measurement done by L. Willocx |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Amphora |
|
|
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Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; strokes and cuts on and around the amphora. On the reverse, big diagonal groove. Small cuts and strokes on the reverse and the sides. Bevelled corners; straight edges. On the obverse, light frame and depiction of an amphora (Late Panathenaic type) in relief with a high foot. No inscription (or barely legible?).
"Lead weight; representation of a vase in relief; inscribed."