Scale Weight
1900.53.0133
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Scale Weight (1900.53.0133) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Ancient |
| Culture | Near Eastern |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Width) | 1.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Height) | 1.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.9 cm |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Stone--Steatite |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
| Munsell Color Information | Black (N2) -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. |
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| 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 |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |