Plaster cast, Egyptian black basalt standard weight (2 sela)

Made:
1936 in London
Coloured plaster cast

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Coloured plaster cast
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Coloured plaster cast, Egyptian black basalt standard weight (2 sela) inscribed with the cartouche of "Nefermast", a Nomarsh of IVth dynasty, c.BC 2900. From original in University College, London, (Petrie Collection No.L.4740)

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1936-324
type:
replica ancient egyptian weight
credit:
Victoria & Albert Museum, Casts Department