Limestone weight, Syrian Khoirine system

Made:
100-1 BCE in Gaza Strip
One of 2 limestone Syrian weights, ovoid and circular

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One of 2 limestone Syrian weights, ovoid and circular
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One of 2 limestone Syrian weights, ovoid and circular, from Gaza. Khoirine system. Uncertain, late period, (Petrie Cat. No.).

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1938-241/1
Materials:
limestone and complete
type:
ancient syrian weight (hebrew royal shekel)
credit:
Petrie, F.