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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1995.845.37
Title
Weight
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Work Type
weight
Date
200 BCE-1200 CE
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/304421

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
0.6 x 1.1 x 1.2 cm (1/4 x 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
8.21 g

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of David and Genevieve Hendin
Accession Year
1995
Object Number
1995.845.37
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The circular bronze weight has a sharply carinated shoulder and two faces. Each face is decorated with concentric circles which culminate in a depressed dot in the center of each face. The weight has a very dark green patina with some tan coating.

Verification Level

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