Octagonal bronze weight, India

One of three Indian bronze weights, all octagonal One of three Indian bronze weights, all octagonal

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One of three Indian bronze weights, all octagonal
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One of three Indian bronze weights, all octagonal
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

One of three Indian bronze weights, all octagonal, inscribed in English as 15 Tanks, Surat, early 18th century.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1954-688/1
Materials:
bronze (copper, tin alloy)
type:
indian weight (tank)
credit:
Victoria & Albert Museum