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Copyright credit: Tekin 2013g
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2013g
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2013g
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2013g
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Human bust or head
Length
12.50 cm
Width
10.00 cm
Height
28.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10580.00 | - | - | Tekin 2013g | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgon / Medusa | Relief | Head | |||
| Athena / Minerva | Shaped | Bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2013g: This Late Roman bronze steelyard weight found during the excavations at Anemurium was previously published. It is in the form of a bust of Minerva wearing a helmet and aegis decorated with the head of Medusa; on top there is an attachment loop with a long hook. Although the weight is of bronze it is filled of lead, so contrary to its outward appearance it is quite heavy. It measures ca. 28.5 cm in height, ca. 12.5 cm in width and ca.10 cm in depth. (hook excluded). The hook is 27.5 cm in length. It weighs 10.580 kg totally. The weight is in good condition and patinated.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Mersin
Findspot (site)
Anamur [Anemurium]
context
Russel 1995: It was found outside the easternmost of the northern range of late houses in the palaestra, at a level about 20 cm above the third-century mosaic pavement of the palaestra’s east wing.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
Tekin 2013g: Although it was dated to the 6th century A.D., rather it may be dated to the 5th century A.D.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Anamur Museum | Dec. 31, 1970 | 133 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot 1976 | 163–170 | None | None | None |
| Russell 1995 | 48 | None | 17 | None |
| Tekin 2013g | 179–180 | 21 | 21 | None |
VARIA