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Roman bronze balance weights. Probably used by a goldsmith or chemist. Imperial period. (Archaeological Museum, Como, Italy)
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2016, March 23). Roman Balance Weights. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4744/roman-balance-weights/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Balance Weights." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 23, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4744/roman-balance-weights/.
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