Byzantine Bronze - Rare Byzantine weight with a value of 3 ounces - 22 mm - V-VII - Germany
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Byzantine bronze weight, 3 ounces, 22 × 21 × 7 mm, 26 g, dating to the 5th–7th century AD, origin Germany.
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The weights were common in the Byzantine period as a means to measure and standardize the weight of various goods for trade. These weights were typically small objects of different geometric shapes made of materials such as bronze, lead or stone, and were often inscribed with numerical marks indicating their weight.
Merchants relied on these weights to determine the value of goods, such as precious metals, grains and other products,
These weights, found in ancient Byzantine territories,
Status: Good condition and solid, good quality and attractive patina in different shades of olive green.
Signs of wear appropriate to age and use. See images.
In practice the weights were decorated with Christian symbols (CROSS)
VALUE: letters of the Greek alphabet that determine the weight value: 3 OUNCES (3 nummi)
ORIGIN: Germany.
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Byzantine Empire
PERIOD: 5th/7th centuries AD.
DIMENSIONS: 22 x 21 x 7 mm.
WEIGHT: 26 g
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiquities fair
Collected since: 1970s.
History of previous owners: old Austrian private collection formed in 1980.
The seller will arrange all necessary permits
No shipments outside the EU
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, authenticity and period have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own various methods..
I suggest you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as an AUTHENTICATION CERTIFICATE.
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1624/NAM
The weights were common in the Byzantine period as a means to measure and standardize the weight of various goods for trade. These weights were typically small objects of different geometric shapes made of materials such as bronze, lead or stone, and were often inscribed with numerical marks indicating their weight.
Merchants relied on these weights to determine the value of goods, such as precious metals, grains and other products,
These weights, found in ancient Byzantine territories,
Status: Good condition and solid, good quality and attractive patina in different shades of olive green.
Signs of wear appropriate to age and use. See images.
In practice the weights were decorated with Christian symbols (CROSS)
VALUE: letters of the Greek alphabet that determine the weight value: 3 OUNCES (3 nummi)
ORIGIN: Germany.
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Byzantine Empire
PERIOD: 5th/7th centuries AD.
DIMENSIONS: 22 x 21 x 7 mm.
WEIGHT: 26 g
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiquities fair
Collected since: 1970s.
History of previous owners: old Austrian private collection formed in 1980.
The seller will arrange all necessary permits
No shipments outside the EU
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, authenticity and period have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own various methods..
I suggest you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as an AUTHENTICATION CERTIFICATE.
Origin declaration seen by Catawiki.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
1624/NAM
Details
Era
Before 1400
Type
Byzantine Bronze - Rare Byzantine weight with a value of 3 ounces - 22 mm - V-VII
Weight
26 g
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
siglos 5º/7º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of Origin
Germany
Year acquired
2004
Material
., Bronze
Country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
21 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
22 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
7 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
