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https://doi.org/10.21857/mnlqgcj1py
A CURIOUS INSCRIPTION ON A LEAD TAG FROM SISCIA
Ivan Radman-Livaja
; Arheološki muzej u Zagrebu
Lovorka Lučić
Sažetak
While almost all lead tags from Siscia share identical morphological characteristics and while most of their inscriptions correspond to defined patterns with some variations, there are exceptions and oddities such as the tag presented in this paper. Despite uncertainties as far as reading is concerned-the surface of the tag is badly scratched -the inscription clearly does not have a commercial character since there is no price, nor any abbreviations usually recorded on those tags, referring to dimensions, weights, dyes, garments, wool or any other trade items or service available in the textile craft. It must have been a personal note addressed to a person the author of the message seemingly urged to meet. Did somebody use the opportunity to slip a message to his sweetheart while meeting each other in a fullonica or a tinctoria?
Ključne riječi
Siscia, lead tag, tessera, love message
Hrčak ID:
278478
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Datum izdavanja:
13.4.2017.
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