Egyptian weight, 12th Dynasty

Made:
circa 1800 BCE in Araba al-Madfuna
Egyptian alabaster weight, XIIth dynasty

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Egyptian alabaster weight, XIIth dynasty
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Egyptian alabaster weight, XIIth dynasty, from Abydos (weight 202.8 grains - 1 shekel), Deben system. Shape cylinder with knob handle

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1939-274
Materials:
alabaster and complete
Measurements:
overall: mm
type:
ancient egyptian weight (deben)
credit:
Crest Private Museum