Leaded Bronze Steelyard Weight of a Boy, ex-Sotheby's

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A remarkable leaded bronze steelyard weight in the form of Minerva - Greek Athena - goddess of wisdom, art, commerce, and military victory, depicted

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A gilt leaded bronze buddha seated in rajalilasana on a throne above the foliated Bodhi tree. Rajalilasana (also lalitasana) is a pose or mudra that

A fine Antelope Bronze gold weight, cast in the lost wax method and used as a scale weight for selling Gold dust by the Ashanti or Akan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The weight measures 2.5 x 1.5 inches ( 2

A fantastic Roman bronze steelyard weight in the form of a female head, c. 4th Century AD, with well modeled features, her hair styled in waves to a coiled plait at the nape of her neck. A nice exampl

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A bronze Roman steelyard weight depicting the Roman god Mercury and cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Dressed in a breast plate with a thi

**Originally Listed At $200** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant bronze Roman steelyard weight depicting the bust of a woman cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Dra

1st-4th century A.D. Comprising: a pear-shaped bronze weight with collared loop, lead-filled; a bulbous lead weight with iron loop. 945 grams total, 40-69 mm (1 1/2 - 2 3/4 in.). Found near Wetwang, E

Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hefty cast leaded-bronze weight in the form of a frog with a loop handle / projection arching over its body. Animal-shaped weights

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze steelyard weight of a bearded head with suspension loop above. 39 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian busi

**Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th to 11th century CE. A fine collection of 14 assorted lead and leaded-bronze weights for scale measurements and merchant use a

**Originally Listed At $3000** Egypt, Late Period, XXVI Dynasty, 664 to 525 BCE. Finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a bronze statue of Mnevis, the bull-headed god worshipped in Heliop

Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An elegant bronze and lead steelyard weight depicting a goddess, most likely Minerva, shown wearing a peplos with arched attachments at the shoulders. The go

**First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A petite bronze steelyard beam with a trio of suspended hooks on one side and a teardrop-shaped weight on the other. The we

Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A stunning cast-bronze depiction of Hermanubis, a hybridized deity composed of qualities of the Greek deity Hermes and the Egyptian deity A

**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. early 19th century CE. A collection of four bronze opium weights in a series of descending sizes with the largest being in the form of a

Lot of 5 Ancient Roman Bronze Weights c.2nd cent AD. Size 0 3/8 - 0 7/8 inches length. Mixed shape cast bronze scale weights. Ex Private NYC collection. acquired in the London Market.

Lot of 10 Ancient Byzantine Bronze Weights c.8th century AD. size 8-12 mm. Lot of 10 small square and round shape bronze scale weights. Ex Private NYC collection. acquired in the London Market.

A rare George I leaded bronze 14lb wool weight Circa 1714-1727 Cast with the Royal Arms, between Royal Supporters and beneath the initials GR, the margin struck 'A' twice, with the dagger mark for Lon

A George III leaded bronze 7lb wool weight Circa 1760 - 1820 Cast with Royal Arms between Royal Supporters and beneath the initials GIIIR, the margin struck 'A' twice, with the dagger mark for London

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A weight for use on a steelyard (statera) balance, made of cast bronze around an iron and lead core, in the form of a snarling lion. A hook for suspe

Two circa 1st to 2nd Century bronze Roman steelyard balance (statera) and weights. Counterpoises bust, possibly portraying an emperor, depicted wearing a wreath, suspended from a beam of rectangular c

A. E. Dubucand, bronze Arab boy & mule, ex-museum, Alfred E. Dubucand (French, 1828-1894), "L'Anier du Caire" (Egyptian Muleteer), patinated bronze, signed "A.E.DUBUCAND" on top of base and stamped "E

**Originally Listed At $500** Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century CE. A set of 9 cast leaded-brass and bronze weights in the form of stylized zoomorphic creatures standing atop bases. Mo

The steelyard balance weight is of domed form, the sides inscribed with poetry calligraphy, the top bridge-shaped handle tied with knot. Includes wooden box. Height: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm) Diameter: 4 1/4