Scale Weight

1900.53.0139

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Artifact Identification Scale Weight   (1900.53.0139)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Weights & Measures T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Ancient
Culture Near Eastern

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 1.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 0.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.7 cm
Weight 2 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone--Steatite
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Black (N2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

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

Artifact History

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

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