Roman Bronze Steelyard Balance with Severed Celtic Head Weight

1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

4 5/8 in. (86 grams, 11.8 cm).

Comprising a round-section arm with pierced lug finial, notches to the upper face, suspension ring, counter weight formed as stylised head with gaping mouth and bowl-cut hair. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Literature

See The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 2008.355a-d, for type.

CONDITION

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