Details
LOT 4485
Levant & the Near East Copper-Lead Weight of 4 Shekel. Circa 8th-5th century BC.
Cupcake-shaped weight with engraved W / Blank. Cf. Hendin, Ancient Scale and Weights, 238 (truncated pyramid). Condition as seen.(6.94gr, 15mm x 6mm.).
Provenance
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999, thence by descent.
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