Copper alloy (bronze or brass)

Cast

Square

2.06 cm (0.8125 inch)

2.22 cm (0.875 inch)

- cm

Mass (g)	Mass (grain)	Date of measurement	Reference	fragmented	cleaned	reference weight
109.18	1684.9002228741	-	www.getty.edu	No	No	Yes

Symbol	Technique	Direction	Position	Number	Synecdoche
Europa	Relief	RIGHT	Riding
Bull / Cow / Calf	Relief	RIGHT

This weight is almost square in shape and is decorated in relief with Europa carried by Zeus in the guise of a bull. The folds of Europa's long, flowing garments are rendered with long, curved lines and her right shoulder and breast are uncovered. She herself is lying on the back of the bull, holding a horn with her left hand and the veil covering her head with her right. Her body is twisted slightly so that both knees rest on the rump of the bull while her side rests on the bull's back. Her legs are parted and one foot is raised. There is a dotted inscription on the back: IMIOYBELION (a Greek measure used in Attica), as well as a symbol.

No

Language	Technique	Legend type

IMIOYBELION

ROMAN

2nd - 4th century

Name	Date of acquisition	Inventory number
Getty Museum – Getty Villa (Malibu)	Jan. 1, 1981	81.AC.108
Frel Collection	None

Reference	Page/Column	Reference (number)	Plate / Figure	Comment
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Roman weight, Roman Empire.

http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/9749/unknown-maker-weight-roman-2nd-4th-century/