Lot 3971

Description

Byzantine weights, 5th-7th Century, A group of weights, including barrel-shaped, 15 mm x 18 mm, bronze quarter Uncia (quarter ounce) weights (6.68, 5.95, 6.24 g); cylindrical with a slightly bulging center and with a flat top and bottom. The top bears a center punch flanked by the incuse cut letters partially visible; also includes square block (28.12 g) for one uncia (needing conservation for letters etc); together with ball shaped weight (23.37 g), and several other shaped ornamental objects with holes or loops to carry on a chain? (11.41, 2.23 g), (cf.Bendall P.25, 37 similar weights). Green and brown earthen patina with some original metal showing through, nearly fine - very fine all scarce or rare. (7)

Ex Maurice Collection.