{"product_id":"sifflet-plomb-romain-legionnaire-centurion-ier-iiie-siecle","title":"Roman Centurion Whistle Artifact (1st–3rd century AD)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis globular lead-alloy whistle is a rare witness to Roman *instrumentum militare*. Intended for the transmission of tactical orders, this instrument was the attribute of non-commissioned and ranking officers, such as Centurions or Optios. Its density and design allowed for the emission of sound signals audible despite the noisy environment of maneuvers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeographical and historical context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOriginating from the northern border regions of the Empire, this instrument was associated with units stationed on the Rhine Limes. This theater of operations, marked by constant tensions with Germanic peoples, required iron discipline and flawless transmission of orders, functions which this artifact precisely fulfilled.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOPINCOURT Gallery's opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe major characteristic of this specimen lies in its suspension ring. \u003cbr\u003eMacroscopic examinations reveal a fragment of the original leather strap, preserved through a mineralization process upon contact with metallic salts. \u003cbr\u003eThis organic vestige, now integral to the object, confirms functional carrying (suspended from the chest or belt) and constitutes a rare occurrence in an archaeological context. \u003cbr\u003eThis physical link connects us directly to the centurion who wore it against his chest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Former European private collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Object authenticated by Peter Reynaers, international expert \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exceptional. Natural gray-ochre excavation patina, unrestored. Presence of a mineralized leather lace residue in the suspension ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roman Empire, 1st - 3rd century \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRank\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ranking officer (Centurion \/ Optio)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lead alloy \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36.5 mm (1.44 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineralized leather is extremely fragile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not touch the fragment with your fingers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not attempt to clean it, even with a soft brush. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHygrometry: Avoid placing the object under halogen light as the fragment could crumble and fall off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman Centurion whistle in lead alloy \u003cbr\u003eDisplay box \u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59409201267022,"sku":"ARC-ROM-3005","price":580.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/Ancient-Roman-lead-whistle-260902-000.png?v=1788356263","url":"https:\/\/galeriepopincourt.fr\/products\/sifflet-plomb-romain-legionnaire-centurion-ier-iiie-siecle","provider":"GALERIE POPINCOURT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}