Description:

Ancient Near East, Babylon, Old Period, ca. 1894 to 1595 BCE. A collection of 4 petite duck weights, each formed from different materials including metallic gray hematite, light gray steatite, honey-hued agate, and cast-bronze. Duck-shaped weights like these were used to conduct business and set rigid penalties against individuals who used false weights or claimed a false or incorrect weight for their product. Size of largest: 1.14" L x 0.53" W x 0.61" H (2.9 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.5 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: All have minor abrasions commensurate with age, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to avian forms.

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