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Copyright credit: Photograph © Brooklyn Museum
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Copyright credit: Photograph © Brooklyn Museum
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Copyright credit: Photograph © Brooklyn Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Human bust or head
Length
3.70 cm
Width
2.50 cm
Height
6.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.35 | - | - | Brooklyn Museum | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyche | Bust |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Bronze balance or weight from a steelyard arm. Form of a hollow female bust, probably a Tyche, with triple headdress. Large loop on back of head. Condition: Good. Base slightly chipped.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Egypt
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Purchased by Charles Edwin Wilbour. Gift of Estate of Charles Edwin Wilbour.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
Roman period, 3rd-4th century C.E. (probably)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Museum (New York) | None | 16.325 |
Bibliography
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VARIA
Additional comment
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