Square block with circular indentations

PART OF:: 13 circular Arabic glass standard weights

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Square block, white, with 13 circular indentations. Possibly a holder or display stand for a selection of 13 circular Arabic glass standard weights, various colours, for silver coins, from North Africa, 952-1400 CE.

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Category:: Weighing & Measuring

Object Number:: 1927-1100/14

type:: holder

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Square block with circular indentations

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