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IL 851: Iron Pin Fragments

Four fragments of a pin, apparently pointed at both ends. (Only three found May 2002-tip missing) Geometric grave. Found across left ankle of skeleton when it was cleaned. nestled in Ethafoam pad, 20% ... 13 March 1947

IL 853: Lead Pot

Inscribed. Small flat-bottomed pot without handle. Made from two halves stuck together. Letters on one side; palm-branch (?) on the other, all in relief. Μολύβδινο ενεπίγραφο, φαρμακευτικό αγγείο. Hellenistic ... 16 April 1947

IL 854: Miniature Lead Jug

Flat-bottomed round-bodied jug with flaring lip. Μολύβδινο, φαρμακευτικό αγγείο. Cf. A-B 19-20:1 Sand in bottom of Great Drain, of Hellenistic fill further to south. Stoa gallery case Leica, XXIX-39 ... 8 May 1947

IL 856: Lead Weight

Somawhat bent at corners. A rectangular plaque with five circular stamps, one in each corner and on in the center. Each stamp has a different (?) device. Well, bottom fill. Leica ... 21 May 1947

IL 859: Lead Token

Obverse: calyx of rose. Reverse: plain. Great Drain, bottom fill (fill 4). Leica ... 20 May 1947

IL 861: Lead Token

Obverse: owl facing (?). Letters Θ Α. Reverse: the letters Θ Α. Great Drain, bottom fill (fill 4). Leica ... 20 May 1947

IL 862: Lead Weight : Half Mna

Rectangular with turtle. Gravel in bottom of Great Drain. Hellenistic. Leica ... 23 May 1947

IL 863: Lead Weight

A rectangular one with half of turtle (?). Gravel in bottom of Great Drain. Hellenistic. Leica ... 23 May 1947

IL 865: Lead Weight - Mina

Rectangular. Dolphin in incuse square. A mina weights 436.6 grams. Gravel in bottom of Great Drain. Hellenistic. Leica ... 24 May 1947

IL 866: Lead Token

Obverse: Hermes running left with caduceus above shoulder; something (money-bags ?) in extended right hand. Flying drapery behind figure. Reverse: uncertain representation. Gravel in bottom of Great Drain ... 24 May 1947