Nr. 101996595

Altbabylonisch Schwarzer Hartstein Miniatur-zoomorphisches Gewicht
Nr. 101996595

Altbabylonisch Schwarzer Hartstein Miniatur-zoomorphisches Gewicht
A Mesopotamian trade weight, carved from black hardstone and dating to the Old Babylonian period. The weight has been modelled in what looks like a stylised shape of a duck, portrayed sleeping with its head tucked towards its body. The base is rounded. The surface is smooth, with only minor scratches and wear.
Known as the ‘sleeping duck’, this shape is amongst the most popular for Near Eastern weights. It was commonly used in Mesopotamia during the Early Babylonian period as a weight system and was introduced into Anatolia by an Assyrian merchant. A great number of duck weights have been found throughout the Near East and in Anatolian sites.
Measurements (Circa): L 1.1cm x W 0.9cm
Provenance: Ex S collection London, acquired 1970s-2000s.
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