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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Flora Bevilacqua
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Flora Bevilacqua
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Flora Bevilacqua
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Flora Bevilacqua
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Flora Bevilacqua
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Flora Bevilacqua
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Flora Bevilacqua
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Human bust or head
Length
8.80 cm
Width
7.40 cm
Height
19.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3400.00 | - | - | Campagnolo-Pothitou and Campagnolo 2002 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena / Minerva | Shaped | Bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Counterweight.
Autopsy
No
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
July 15, 1993
circumstances
Acquired from NAAG Numismatic + Ancient Art Gallery
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
501
TO
600
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | July 15, 1993 | AD 8537 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campagnolo-Pothitou and Campagnolo 2002 | 152–153 | 62 | None | |
| Campagnolo 2015 | 109 | 118 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire: Département des arts appliqués.
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