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Scale Weight

1900.53.0122

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Artifact Identification Scale Weight   (1900.53.0122)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Weights & Measures T&E
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Ancient
Date N/A
Culture Near Eastern
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 3.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 2.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.0 cm
Weight 8 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Stone--Chalcedony, Metal--Gold
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Inlaying, Piercing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Hendin, David. Ancient Scale Weights and Pre-Coinage Currency of the Near East. New York: Amphora, 2007.

Schmandt-Besserat, Denise and S.M. Alexander, The First Civilization: The Legacy of Sumer, The University of Texas at Austin, 1975.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no

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