Reproduction of a Juror's Ballot
1913.05.0003
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of a Juror's Ballot (1913.05.0003) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | 4th century BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 5.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Height) | 3.9 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.3 cm |
| Weight | 64 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Depth = thickness of disk. |
| Materials | Metal--Bronze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Moderate Green (7.5 G 5/4) -ns Black ( N 1.25) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Bronze Juror's Ballot: This bronze disc is a replica of a fourth century B.C. juror's ballot. During a trial jurors were given two bronze discs. After the courtroom speeches, the jurors would cast their ballots in a copper vessel. A perforated disc would stand for the plantiff, an unperforated disc for the defendant. This disc represents support for the defendant. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | Bronze replica of the original |