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ITEM: Weight
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Byzantine
PERIOD: 10th - 13th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 12 mm x 12 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, London, acquired between 1980s

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Polyhedron weights were common in the Byzantine period as a means of measuring and standardizing the weight of various goods for trade and commerce. These weights were typically small, geometrically shaped objects made of materials such as bronze, lead, or stone, and they were often inscribed with numerical markings indicating their weight. Polyhedron weights took on various forms, including cubes, octahedrons, dodecahedrons, and other geometric shapes, each with a specific weight value corresponding to its size and density.

The use of polyhedron weights in Byzantine commerce helped ensure fairness and accuracy in transactions by providing a standardized system of measurement. Merchants and traders relied on these weights to determine the value of goods such as precious metals, grains, and other commodities, facilitating trade and economic exchange within the Byzantine Empire and beyond. Polyhedron weights were also used in official capacities, such as tax collection, where they played a crucial role in assessing duties and tariffs based on the weight of goods.

Polyhedron weights are frequently found in archaeological contexts throughout the Byzantine Empire, providing valuable insights into Byzantine trade networks, economic activity, and material culture. The inscriptions and markings on polyhedron weights often include information

10th - 13th Century A.D

Byzantine Bronze Weight  (No reserve price)

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tomorrow

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24 October

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22 October

26 October

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Germany

Italy

France

Belgium

The Netherlands

Spain

Taiwan

Austria

Portugal

Poland

Hong Kong

Slovak Republic

Czech Republic

United States

Bulgaria

Denmark

United Kingdom

Greece

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Japan

Hungary

Sweden

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Latvia

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Macallan

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Canada

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Netherlands

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Bottle size

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700ml

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50cl

20cl

37.5cl

2 Litres

75.7cl

1.5 Litres

1.14 Litres

73cl

180ml

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4.7cl

35cl

Material

Steel

Glass

Earthenware

Leather

Resin

Condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

As new - unused

Excellent condition

Period

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1980s

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Style

Contemporary

Signature

Not signed

Colour

Transparent

Silver

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Beige

Alcohol Percent List

57.1%

46.3%

45.8%

50.5%

55.9%

40.8%

48.5%

43.3%

44.2%

48.6%

43.4%

45.9%

After 2000

1900-2000

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Gordon & MacPhail

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