Bronze Age, Mesopotamia Stone Weight in the shape of a duck
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Stone duck-shaped weight from Bronze Age Mesopotamia, 3rd–2nd millennium BC, 13 × 19 mm, in good condition, from a Belgian private collection; comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Export license.
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ITEM: Weight in the shape of a duck
MATERIAL: Stone
CULTURE: Bronze Age, Mesopotamia
PERIOD: 3rd - 2nd millnium B.C
DIMENSIONS: 13 mm x 19 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection, acquired in the 1990s
PARALLEL: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession number 1980.324.2
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.
These weights, often crafted from stone, copper, or clay, were used to measure the value of commodities in trade, especially in the bustling cities of Mesopotamia, like Babylon and Ur. The shape of a duck in these weights is a unique representation of the importance of animals in Mesopotamian culture, where ducks and other birds held symbolic meaning related to fertility, prosperity, and the abundance of resources, which were important themes in the agricultural economy of ancient Mesopotamia.
The duck-shaped weights were likely used to measure grain, silver, or other goods, and their design indicates a certain level of craftsmanship and symbolic significance. Weights in ancient Mesopotamia were typically standardized to facilitate trade, with the shape of the duck possibly serving as a means of distinguishing the particular weight or value from other types. It’s important to note that standardized weights were essential for the administration and functioning of the Mesopotamian economy, and such items could be engraved with inscriptions or marks identifying the issuer or the official overseeing the measurement. This ensured both accuracy and accountability in transactions.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Weight in the shape of a duck
MATERIAL: Stone
CULTURE: Bronze Age, Mesopotamia
PERIOD: 3rd - 2nd millnium B.C
DIMENSIONS: 13 mm x 19 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection, acquired in the 1990s
PARALLEL: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession number 1980.324.2
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.
These weights, often crafted from stone, copper, or clay, were used to measure the value of commodities in trade, especially in the bustling cities of Mesopotamia, like Babylon and Ur. The shape of a duck in these weights is a unique representation of the importance of animals in Mesopotamian culture, where ducks and other birds held symbolic meaning related to fertility, prosperity, and the abundance of resources, which were important themes in the agricultural economy of ancient Mesopotamia.
The duck-shaped weights were likely used to measure grain, silver, or other goods, and their design indicates a certain level of craftsmanship and symbolic significance. Weights in ancient Mesopotamia were typically standardized to facilitate trade, with the shape of the duck possibly serving as a means of distinguishing the particular weight or value from other types. It’s important to note that standardized weights were essential for the administration and functioning of the Mesopotamian economy, and such items could be engraved with inscriptions or marks identifying the issuer or the official overseeing the measurement. This ensured both accuracy and accountability in transactions.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Bronze Age, Mesopotamia
Century/ Timeframe
3rd - 2nd millnium B.C
Name of object
Weight in the shape of a duck
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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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.
