North-Indian bronze weight, inscribed 5 Tolas

One of Nine North-Indian bronze weights, 17th century

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One of Nine North-Indian bronze weights, 17th century
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One of Nine North-Indian bronze weights, 17th century, engraved on top in "Hindi", circular, cushion-shaped with deep serrations all round circumference, inscribed 5 Tolas.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1954-685/1
Materials:
bronze (copper, tin alloy)
type:
indian weight (tola)
credit:
Victoria & Albert Museum