Black haematite weight, Syrian

Made:
circa 1700-1600 BCE in Gaza Strip
One of 9 black haematite Syrian weights, barrel shaped

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One of 9 black haematite Syrian weights, barrel shaped
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One of 9 black haematite Syrian weights, barrel shaped, from Gaza. Deben Kedet system, c.B.C.1700-1600, (Petrie Cat. No.6016).

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1938-233/8
Materials:
haematite and complete
type:
ancient egyptian weight (deben kedet)
credit:
Petrie, F.