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Copyright credit: Tekin 2015b
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Cone or pyramid
Length
6.40 cm
Width
- cm
Height
6.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1255.00 | - | - | Tekin 2015b | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2015b: This is a lead weight ; conic in form (pear-shaped). It measures 65 mm in height and 64 mm in diameter at the bottom and weighs 1255 g. The bottom is slightly hollowed. It should be a loop on the top but it is missing. The body is blank. It is highly likely that it is a steelyard weight.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Kütahya
Findspot (site)
Çavdarhisar
context
Tekin 2015b : Found during the restauration work of the ancient bridge near Aizanoi.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
,
DUBIA
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
Tekin 2015b : May be dated to the AD 5th-7th centuries.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Kütahya Archaeological Museum | Dec. 31, 1990 | 8503 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2015b | 615;625 | 10 | 10 | None |
VARIA