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[Agora Publication] Weights, Measures and Tokens

Lang, M. Crosby, M ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The first part of this book deals with weights (14 bronze, 109-111 lead, 28 stone) and measures (75 dry, 28-31 liquid). Although humble objects, the detailed study of these everyday items provides archaeological ... 1964

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[Agora Publication] Ostraka

Lang, L ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The scraps of pottery on which were written the names of candidates for ostracism are one of the most intriguing pieces of evidence for ancient democracy found in the Athenian Agora. This book is a complete ... 1990

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[Agora Publication] Roman Pottery: Fine-Ware Imports

Hayes, J ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Examples of Roman period red-gloss and red-slip pottery generally termed terra sigillata found during excavations in the Athenian Agora form the focus of this volume. These fine wares, like the other table ... 2008

[Agora Publication] Tokens in the Athenian Agora in the Third Century AD: Advertising Prestige and Civic Identity in Roman Athens

Gkikaki, Mairi ... The Royal Numismatic Society ... Royal Numismatic Society Special Publication 57 1 127-143 0 901405 35 3 Offprint ... 2019

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[Agora Object] B 239: Bull

Fully preserved except for the tips of the animal 's right ear and right horn. Carefully and realistically modeled. The surface somewhat damaged by corrosion. Cistern A. Leica, 5-269 ... 23 May 1935

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[Agora Object] B 240: Statuette : Herakles Resting

The figure stands facing, but with the bearded head turned and inclined slightly to his left. The weight is supported partly by the right leg, and partly by a tall tree-trunk, over which is draped the ... 23 May 1935

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[Agora Object] B 241: Statuette : Genius

The left foot is missing; the right arm is somewhat swollen and split from corrosion; otherwise complete. No base. The figurine represents a youth striding forward, the right leg advanced. The features ... 23 May 1935

[Agora Object] B 243: Arrowhead

Triangular, triple-barbed arrowhead, with socket for the shaft, and a small hole in the side of the socket. The barbs broken at the tips. Cistern A. Leica, Various vii-92 ... 24 May 1935