Artifact Record Details
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Basic Information |
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| Artifact Identification | Perforated Lead Button (1900.12.0001) | |
| Classification | Personal Artifacts : Clothing-Accessory : Button | |
| Visual Description | Perforated lead button(?) with relief decoration on each side. Side one depicts radiating lines and is higher relief at center. Opposite side depicts an ivy floral pattern in low relief. Rounded edges. | |
| Artist/Maker | None | |
| Geographic Location | Europe, West, Italy | |
| Period/Date | Roman?, 1st - 6th century CE | |
| Culture | Roman | |
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Physical Analysis |
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| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 3.3 cm | |
| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 1.0 cm | |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A | |
| Weight | 60 g | |
| Measuring Remarks | None | |
| Materials | Metal--Lead | |
| Manufacturing Processes | Casting (or Forging--Cold?) | |
| Munsell Color Information | Pale Blue (5B 7/2) Pale Orange Yellow (10YR 8/4) Grayish Olive Green (2.5GY 4/2) | |
Research Remarks |
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| Published Description | N/A | |
| Scholarly Notes | COULD BE ROMAN Culture and Date Provided by Jim Dengate, 12 March 2002. | |
| Comparanda | N/A | |
| Bibliography | N/A | |
Artifact History |
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| Archaeological Data | N/A | |
| Credit Line/Dedication | ||
| Reproduction | no | |
| Reproduction Information | N/A | |