Measuring rod for the half "Guz" of Ayerbaijan
- Made:
- Iran
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Flat steel measuring rod for the half "Guz" of Ayerbaijan (20.48 ins long) divided to show 1/16th parts ("Gireh"). Note; 6000 Guz of 40.95" (official standard) = Persian Parasang (6000 of 36.5" (Govt. Std.) = Merid. = 3.88 miles nearly. miles (or 6086 yds)
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1936-349
- type:
- persian measuring rule
- credit:
- Victoria & Albert Museum
