Reproduction
Object Category
balances
Description
Red limestone balance beam, considered by Petrie to be predynastic or Early Dynastic. Bought by Petrie in Cairo (Journal 1899-1900, p.3).
Collection Place Notes
bought by Petrie in Cairo
Publications
- Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Prehistoric Egypt, XLVI.36, p.29
- Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Ancient Weights and Measures
- Glanville, Stephen Ranulph Kingdon, Weights and balances in ancient egypt
Production Period
(possible) Dynastic Period
Material
Dimensions
Provenance
bought by Petrie in Cairo
Accession Number
LDUCE-UC16280
Administration Name
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
