Model of Aries, Battering Ram: Battering Ram

1914.12.0003A

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Artifact Identification Model of Aries, Battering Ram: Battering Ram   (1914.12.0003A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Other Documents
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire
Culture roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 52.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 28.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 18.4 cm
Weight 1139.4 g
Measuring Remarks The width without the metal battering device is 42.2 cm. Object has been weighed using balance beam on loan from the anthropology department.
Materials Plant--Wood, Metal, Plant--Fiber
Manufacturing Processes sawing, weaving
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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