Probably for weighing gold or silver. Both very nicely carved and polished ducks with heads resting on their backs. Size: 1.5 cm L each - 9/16 inch Material: Hematite, 2.3 grms and 2.1 grms Culture: Old Babylonian, c. 1800-1700 B.C. Condition: Intact Provenance: Collection Mr. N. Wright, acquired in a London Gallery in the 1980’s. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK. Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.