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Copyright credit: Courtesy of/Su concessione del Museo Archeologico A. Salinas di Palermo
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Copyright credit: Courtesy of/Su concessione del Museo Archeologico A. Salinas di Palermo
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Copyright credit: Courtesy of/Su concessione del Museo Archeologico A. Salinas di Palermo
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.55 cm
Width
1.45 cm
Height
0.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.90 | - | Jan. 15, 2018 | A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 4.00 | - | Dec. 31, 2013 | Museo Archeologico A. Salinas di Palermo | No | Yes | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm | Relief | ||||
| Male figure | Relief | Standing | Three |
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Heavily corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Small lead weight, square. On one side, three standing human figures in relief; on the opposite side, an ear of wheat. The piece is corroded and worn, especially along the edges. It appears particularly polished after chemical cleaning undergone in 2013.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Sicilia
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum (Palermo) | None | 64837 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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| - | ||||
VARIA