Model of a Roman Ballista

1914.12.0002

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Artifact Identification Model of a Roman Ballista   (1914.12.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
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  5. Other Documents
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire, 2nd century BCE - 3rd century
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 45.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 43.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 38.3 cm
Weight 884 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Metal, Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton,
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Twisting
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (7.5 yr 5/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information N/A

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