Reproduction of Greek Jumping Weight
1914.04.0008
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Greek Jumping Weight (1914.04.0008) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Berlin Museum. Gipsformerei. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 6th - 5th century BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 30.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 12.6 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 9.0 cm |
| Weight | 1641 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plaster |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Grayish Yellow (2.5 Y 7/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Jumping Weight: Replica of a Greek weight (halter) found at Olympia. Original in Berlin. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | See 1900.35.0352 and 1900.35.0319 for other photos of jumping weights. |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | This is a plaster copy of the stone original, which is located in Berlin. |