Scale Weight

1900.53.0122

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Scale Weight (1900.53.0122)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E : N/A
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Asia, West
Period/Date	Ancient
Culture	Near Eastern

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	None
Materials	Stone--Chalcedony, Metal--Gold
Manufacturing Processes	Carved, Inlaying, Piercing
Munsell Color Information	Dark Yellow (2.5Y 6/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description	Amulets Amulets had ritual or magical significance, though it is difficult to interpret what they were to bestow upon the wearer. Fertility? Good luck? Amulets and pendants were made from practically every type of stone available. They were worn on bracelets or necklaces, either individually or in combinations with beads. Most amulets and pendants have been found in burials.
Description	N/A
Comparanda	N/A
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

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	N/A
Reproduction	no
Reproduction Information	N/A

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