Indian bronze weight, inscribed as 5 Tolas

Made:
1700-1725 in Ahmedabad
One of six Indian bronze weights, early 18th century, Ahmedabad

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One of six Indian bronze weights, early 18th century, Ahmedabad
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One of six Indian bronze weights, early 18th century, Ahmedabad, octagonal dome shape with lifting knob on top, inscribed in English on sides as 5 Tolas.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1954-686/4
Materials:
bronze (copper, tin alloy)
type:
indian weight (tola)
credit:
Victoria & Albert Museum