These weights are in the range of 8.7 to 24.7 grams, roughly between 1 and 3 Babylonian shekels. Weights had been made in this characteristic duck-shape since around 2000 BCE. From Southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. Circa 700-500 BCE. (The British Museum, London)
About the Author
Related Images
Puabi's Lapis Lazuli & Agate Beads with a Calf Pendant, Ur
Tang Dynasty Agate Belt Plaques
Royal Duck-shaped Weight from Nimrud
Chinese Vessel in the Shape of a Duck and Rhyton
Duck Incense Burner
Ten Pioneering Women in Science
Cite This Work
APA Style
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, April 13). Seven Mesopotamian Agate Duck-weights. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4914/seven-mesopotamian-agate-duck-weights/
Chicago Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Seven Mesopotamian Agate Duck-weights." World History Encyclopedia, April 13, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4914/seven-mesopotamian-agate-duck-weights/.
MLA Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Seven Mesopotamian Agate Duck-weights." World History Encyclopedia, 13 Apr 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4914/seven-mesopotamian-agate-duck-weights/.
