Tools and EquipmentRoman1st-2nd millennium CE
Weight
200 BCE-1200 CE
Description
The circular bronze weight has a sharply carinated shoulder and two faces. Each face is decorated with concentric circles which culminate in a depressed dot in the center of each face. The weight has a very dark green patina with some tan coating.
Dimensions
0.6 x 1.1 x 1.2 cm (1/4 x 7/16 x 1/2 in.) 8.21 g
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