古代黎凡特语（迦南语） 青銅色 重量 - 33 mm (沒有保留價)

Ancient Canaanite Bronze Balance Weight in the Form of a Scorpion

Civilization: Ancient Levantine (Canaanite)
Period: Late Bronze Age, circa 1500–1100 BC
Material: Bronze
Weight: 10 g
Length: 33 mm

An ancient bronze balance weight in zoomorphic form, depicting a scorpion with a segmented body defined by transverse ridges and a raised, curved tail. The piece is attributed to the cultural sphere of the ancient Levant (Canaan) and is associated, in terms of its presumed form and function, with a class of weighing implements connected to the commercial and administrative traditions of the ancient Near East.

Acquired in 2025 from NUMIMANICA PRADOS, Spain, at the Madrid Numismatic Fair held on 27 June 2025.

Provenance:
The piece was previously part of a private collection in Spain, where it had been acquired from an art gallery in 1987.

This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity, and Spanish Export Certificate.