ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Other shapes
Length
7.20 cm
Width
2.90 cm
Height
3.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281.00 | - | - | Autopsy | No | No | No |
| 279.00 | - | Sept. 12, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Heavily corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; amphora shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; cuts and strokes. One handle is missing and the other is damaged.
British Museum: Two pieces of lead weight; representation of an amphora; one handle loose.
Lead weight; amphora shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; cuts and strokes. One handle is missing and the other is damaged.
British Museum: Two pieces of lead weight; representation of an amphora; one handle loose.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | Dec. 26, 1856 | 1856,1226.1109 |
| Temple Collection | None | 17 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
Bequeathed by Sir William Temple
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