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[Deposit]  G 6:3: Rectangular Rock-Cut Shaft

A cave-in not long after the digging of this shaft destroyed its possible usefulness as a well and thereafter it was used as a dump. Two principle periods of such use were noted, and within these several ... Ca. 575-480 B.C.

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[Deposit]  G 11:1: Cistern Chamber III

Cistern system West of Bouleuterion: (see also B: cistern system to West of Tholos). Third Chamber from North. A well was dug through the bottom in Byz. times. Cf. deposit F 9:2. Coins: 3 May 1934 #1 ... 160-140 B.C., with Byz. disturbance

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[Deposit]  G 11:4: Well to West of Tholos.

See cistern system wells F 11:2 and F 12:3, part of Tholos water system ... Ca. 350-294 B.C.

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[Deposit]  G 14:2: Well

Tiled well, three fills noted: lower fill of earth and stones with a few fragments only of coarse pottery (none inventoried, containers 66-71); middle filling a heavy deposit primarily of table ware, apparently ... 4th-2nd c. B.C. 100-70 B.C.

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[Deposit]  H 6:9: Cave Cistern

Two chambers connected by a tunnel, each with two fills. Lower fill in south chamber contemporary with upper fill in north chamber, at the end of the 4th c. B.C. Objects T 122, T 145, L 453 and L 454 ... Ca. 375-160 B.C.

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[Deposit]  H 12:1: Fill of Early West Branch of Great Drain=Middle ...

Filling of Middle Drain (Tr. H+F in Section Ζ). Sand and gravel filling of the old course of the west branch of the Great Drain, a large (ca. 1.00m. deep and 1.30m. wide) underground channel in the area ... 150-100 B.C.

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[Deposit]  H 16:4: Pithos

Part of Hell. Group D. Coins: 12 April 1932 #6-11 13 April 1932 #1-#2 ... 160-130 B.C.

[Object]  I 5196: Weight

Inscribed mastoid weight. Rather battered, especially one of the protuberances, but the essential dimensions preserved. Inscribed on one of the long sides in rough deeply cut letters. Found at surface ... 26 January 1938

[Object]  I 5356: Weight

Inscribed mastoid weight. Very battered, but intact. On one of the long faces the letters: "ΛΔΚ". Pentelic marble. Found in late context outside the Market Square, in the area south of the church of the ... 21 March 1938

[Object]  I 5499: Weight

Inscribed stone weight. A slab of fieldstone apparently unworked, but much worn; roughly rectangular. Letters roughly cut. Found in classical context in a well south of Acropolis Street, east of the late ... 4 June 1938

[Object]  I 6110: Weight

Inscribed weight. Intact but worn at all corners. Slight depressing in center top and bottom. Possibly cut down and reused; inscribed face more smoothly worked. Inscribed along one side. Pentelic marble ... 26 April 1948

[Object]  IL 1: Lead Weight

Square inscribed lead weight. On one side are raised letters and a circular impression with an indistinct stamp. 195 Leica, 2.243 ... 23 June 1931

[Object]  IL 4: Stamped Lead Disk Fragment

In the center was a circular hole. Slightly raised rim, grooved in the center. Further concentric grooves decorate the upper surface; near the center it rises a little toward the hole. Stamped, a little ... 3 February 1932

[Object]  IL 5: Lead Weight

A square one with slightly raised rim. Possible traces of some effaced ornamentation on top. Leica ... 15 February 1932

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[Object]  IL 6: Public Lead Weight

Nearly square. The upper surface is divided into four by a cross with flaring ends in relief. In the corners in lower relief the letters : Δ, Μ, Ε, Ο. Cross perhaps accidental effect. Cf. Hultsch (1882), ... 20 February 1932

[Object]  IL 10: Lead Weight

Rectangular weight. High relief center of top, crude represantation of owl (?). On its body, an impression 0.009 square with some unrecognizable emblem; another 0.008 square left side, any emblem effaced ... 2 March 1932

[Object]  IL 18: Lead Weight

Nearly square; small gouge in one side. Leica ... 15 March 1932

[Object]  IL 24: Lead Token

Surface very much damaged. Side A: traces of a draped figure, seated facing left; Zeus? Raised ring near edge. Side B: traces of some representation in a similar ring. Probably as IL 381. Surface. in zip ... 21 March 1932

[Object]  IL 25: Lead Token

Obverse : Poseidon striding left over secondary impression. Reverse : standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 43 to IL 46 : better examples. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 2 April 1932

[Object]  IL 33: Lead Weight

Square. Frame round edge and three horizontal strokes to left of amphora in relief. Μολύβδινο ενεπίγραφο εμπορικό βάρος, με ανάγλυφη παράσταση αμφορέως. Well. Mixed 4th, 3rd, 2nd c. B.C. Stoa gallery case ... 18 April 1932

[Object]  IL 37: Lead Weight

A small one. Nearly square, with faintly concave sides. Top, irregular around outer edge which is set off by two curved depressions from an oval central area. Well. Mixed 4th, 3rd, 2nd c. B.C. Leica, 2.243 ... 18 April 1932

[Object]  IL 38: Lead Weight

A small one, nearly square with two opposite sides slightly concave; the two others slightly convex. Irregular edge, on top, set off from oval center by depression made with sharp tool strokes. Well. Mixed ... 18 April 1932

[Object]  IL 39: Lead Weight

A small one nearly square. Sides slightly concave. Irregular depression in top; small sloping circular depression in bottom. Well. Mixed 4th, 3rd, 2nd c. B.C. Leica, 2.243 ... 18 April 1932

[Object]  IL 40: Lead Token

Obverse : draped standing figure, with head turned on the left, holding in her left hand an object -lyre ? Traces of letters around edge. Recalls coin types. Reverse: plain with irregular surface. In below ... 20 April 1932

[Object]  IL 42: Lead Weight

Square. Apparently undecorated. Pithos. 150 B.C. Leica ... 22 April 1932

[Object]  IL 43: Lead Token

Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression. Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m. below surface Below surface. in zip ... 17 March 1932

[Object]  IL 44: Lead Token

Mended from two pieces. Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; trident in upraised left hand; some other object held before him in right hand. Figure surrounded by beaded circle, interrupted ... 17 March 1932

[Object]  IL 45: Lead Token

Mended from two pieces; tip missing. Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m ... 17 March 1932

[Object]  IL 46: Lead Token

Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Much worn. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m. below surface Below surface ... 17 March 1932

[Object]  IL 54: Lead Token

Obverse: at the right the leter A, at the left a device, perhaps two snakes, their bodies interwined, their heads raised. Reverse: plain. Great drain in soft upper earth. in zip lock bag in conservation ... 3 March 1933

[Object]  IL 57: Lead Token

Obverse: head of Athena Parthenos, right. Reverse: a large Γ, and within its angle a small round impression with a kernos and above it traces of letters ? Entered as coin no. 11. in zip lock bag in conservation ... 23 February 1933

[Object]  IL 60: Lead Weight

On one side an incuse stamp with the upper part of an amphora crudely represented. Below traces of letters. The other side plain. Well. Group A. 340-310 B.C. Leica, 3.199 ... 4 April 1933

[Object]  IL 61: Lead Token

Side A (the outer edge of which has overflowed in the stamping): a strung bow. Side B: smooth, or else all trace of a design have worn away. Uncertain. Leica ... 3 May 1933

[Object]  IL 63: Lead Weight

Inside a flange which has been pushed up when the molten metal was stamped is on top a sea turtle in high relief. Around the edge are several letters. On the floor of the passage leading west from cistern ... 11 May 1933

[Object]  IL 112: Lead Token

Obverse : Triptolemos (?) seated left, in a winged car, drawn by serpent. Reverse : plain. Great drain below bottom. 4th c. B.C. fill. 1307 Leica ... 26 June 1933

[Object]  IL 113: Lead Token

Obverse : a right foot, in low relief; below it, a Δ; above it a device (?) - L (?). Reverse : plain. A small piece is missing. Great drain, gravel fill. Leica ... 7 July 1933

[Object]  IL 115: Lead Token

Head of Athena right, helmeted. Unbroken. Gravelly pocket beside Great Drain. 766, 791 Leica ... 1933

[Object]  IL 117: Lead Token

Obverse : a helmeted head, right. Reverse : ? Much corroded. In late fill. Leica ... 31 January 1934

[Object]  IL 121: Lead Token

Obverse : a bearded head, right. Reverse : a youthful head, thrown back, left. Cleaning bedrock. Leica ... 5 March 1934

[Object]  IL 124: Lead Weight

A tortoise in relief; no letters visible. In late fill. Leica ... 16 March 1934