Byzantine Leaded Bronze & Lead Scale Weights, 14 pcs
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#141917
Condition Report: 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.
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#141917
Condition Report: 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.
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
