Reproduction: Butcher's Weight

1916.07.0019

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction: Butcher's Weight   (1916.07.0019)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Weights & Measures T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Early Roman Empire
Date 79 CE
Culture Roman
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 10.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.6 cm
Weight 522 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Electrotyping

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Photo: "21st Century Museum Visitors & Digital Museum Resources", 12/16/2005.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes, Reproduction of bronze butcher's weight Illustration: J. Chiurazzi & Fils. Fonderie Artistiche Riunite. p. 384, Naples Museum no. 74309.

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