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Tool Item Number: M2.21 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Bronze stylus consisting of a flat body that begins with a point, expands, then tapers back in to form the handle.

Narrative

Three objects (parts a-c) were originally sewn to a piece of card stock; the header appears to read: "From Basil[ica?] of Constantine Rome."

Item History

Made in Rome, Italy
Owned by British Museum (Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities) before March 1960
Received from British Museum (Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities) during March 1960

What

Name: Tool
Identification Number: M2.21 b
Type of Item: tool
Material: bronze metal
Overall: height 18.2 cm, width 1.0 cm, depth 0.4 cm

Who

Culture: Roman
Previous Owner: British Museum (Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities)
Received from: British Museum (Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities)

Where

Holding Institution: MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in: Rome, Italy

When

Ownership Date: before March 1960
Acquisition Date: during March 1960

Other

Condition: poor
Accession Number: 0038/0036 b