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Cast copper alloy square weight. The weight is very worn but a star and crescent is visible in one corner. This suggests an Islamic, possibly Turkish origin and as such is outside the scope of the available comparative literature. It is likely to be Late Medieval - Modern in date.It is 15.2mm long, 16.3mm wide and 2.2mm thick and weighs 3.10 grams.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Islamic |
|---|---|
| Date | 1200 |
| Culture / Origin | Islamic, United Kingdom |
| Department | Islamic |
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Image & data: The Portable Antiquities Scheme via Europeana · Licence: BY 3.0.
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