Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A petite bronze steelyard beam with a trio of suspended hooks on one side and a circular weight on the other. The weight moves freely along the incised beam to carefully calculate the weight of the load held on the other end. Fine layers of green patina have developed naturally across the surfaces of each component. The steelyard arm is calibrated on three sides with lines and Roman numerals, each providing different scales of weights. Size: 15" L (38.1 cm); 8.5" H (21.6 cm) on included custom stand.

For a nearly identical steelyard and weight see The MET, Accession number 00.13.8, identified as Roman, 4th to 6th century CE.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA

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#190283

  • Condition: Steelyard intact and choice. Weight's outer bronze layer missing section as shown, inner lead core showing.

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