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Roman / Byzantine Bronze Scale w/ Two Bowls
Roman / Byzantine Bronze Scale w/ Two Bowls
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Description
Late Roman to Byzantine, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A cast bronze scale beam decorated with a cross as a finial and an ornate handle below it. Also two small hammered bronze bowls. Probably made for measuring medicine. Size of beam: 6.45" W x 2.45" H (16.4 cm x 6.2 cm); size of largest bowl: 2.2" W x 0.25" H (5.6 cm x 0.6 cm)

Provenance: private Davis Collection, Houston, Texas, USA

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Condition
The chains to connect the beam to the bowls are missing. Bowls are slightly bent. All parts have a lustrous, dark patina.
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Roman / Byzantine Bronze Scale w/ Two Bowls

Estimate $600 - $900
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Starting Price $300
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