Byzantine Bronze / Lead Scale Weights (14 pcs)
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th to 11th century CE. A fine collection of 14 assorted lead and leaded-bronze weights for scale measurements and merchant use all with discoidal or cube shapes. They range in weight from 4.7 grams to 79.4 grams, based on the Roman pound units and some are incised with Greek script and denominational marks to denote the measure, and the quartered cross motif. Size (largest disc): 1.6" L x 0.375" W (4.1 cm x 1 cm): weight: 79.4 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#141917
Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th to 11th century CE. A fine collection of 14 assorted lead and leaded-bronze weights for scale measurements and merchant use all with discoidal or cube shapes. They range in weight from 4.7 grams to 79.4 grams, based on the Roman pound units and some are incised with Greek script and denominational marks to denote the measure, and the quartered cross motif. Size (largest disc): 1.6" L x 0.375" W (4.1 cm x 1 cm): weight: 79.4 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#141917
Condition
Age and use commensurate surface wear, nicks, and minor abrasions. Some softening and rubbing of incised details, but overall good condition with green patina on leaded-bronze weights.
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Byzantine Bronze / Lead Scale Weights (14 pcs)
Estimate $250 - $375
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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