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Dowel casing
Greek, East Greek
Findspot: Anatolia (Turkey), Troad, Assos (Behramkale), Buildings west of Stoa
Medium/Technique
Lead, wood
Dimensions
7.9 x 7 x 5.1 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 in.)
15.2 x 8.6 x 1.6 cm (6 x 3 3/8 x 5/8 in.)
15.2 x 8.6 x 1.6 cm (6 x 3 3/8 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession NumberRES.84.91
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionLead casing of dowel in two parts. The lower part rough lump with smooth surface on top and square hole, in which are the remains of the dowel. Fairly well preserved. A point of lead on one side. The upper part smooth surface under fitting upon lower part. Top rough. Has long handle and square hole running all through. All light-gray incrustation.
"Most perfect specimen ever discovered; found in buildings at West of Stoa. Compare Second Report."
"Most perfect specimen ever discovered; found in buildings at West of Stoa. Compare Second Report."
ProvenanceFrom Assos (Behramkale, Turkey); buildings west of Stoa. 188?: excavated by the Archaeological Institute of America; gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to MFA, January 15, 1884.