Reproduction of Greek Jumping Weight

1914.04.0008

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Artifact Identification Reproduction of Greek Jumping Weight   (1914.04.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Recreational Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Sports Equipment
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Berlin Museum. Gipsformerei.
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 6th - 5th century BCE
Culture Greek
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 30.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 12.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 9.0 cm
Weight 1641 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

Jumping Weight: Replica of a Greek weight (halter) found at Olympia. Original in Berlin.

Published Description Under Review
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction Yes, This is a plaster copy of the stone original, which is located in Berlin.

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