Weights and Measures
This category includes implements used for weighing out other objects or supplies.
This category includes implements used for weighing out other objects or supplies.
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| Object | U Number | Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) | Museum Number (BM Registration Number) | Museum Number (UPM B-number) | Description (Catalog Card) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20068A | (none) | (none) | (none) | Stone weights. Small long date shaped. Type III. Copied and placed among weight cards. |
| 20070A | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-B] Copper scale-pans. A pair. |
| 17924B | (none) | 1932,1008.69 | (none) | Weights. A) and C) haemitite, B) diorite. -- Type II [drawing 1:1] |
| 17924C | (none) | 1932,1008.70 | (none) | Weights. A) and C) haemitite, B) diorite. -- Type II [drawing 1:1] |
| 17925B | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-F] Weights. Types II, VIII, XVIII [drawing 1:1] |
| 17925C | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-F] Weights. Types II, VIII, XVIII [drawing 1:1] |
| 17925D | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-F] Weights. Types II, VIII, XVIII [drawing 1:1] |
| 17925E | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-F] Weights. Types II, VIII, XVIII [drawing 1:1] |
| 17925F | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-F] Weights. Types II, VIII, XVIII [drawing 1:1] |
| 18292B | (none) | (none) | (none) | Clay counters (?) (A) Disk: incised on both sides with criss-cross lines. (B) Disk: incised on one side with dotted pattern. [drawing] |
| 18529B | (none) | 1933,1013.3 | (none) | [A-H] Terracotta roundels. 8 in all with convex sides, both carved with inscription. In catalog. |
| 18529C | (none) | 1933,1013.4 | (none) | [A-H] Terracotta roundels. 8 in all with convex sides, both carved with inscription. In catalog. |
| 18585B | (none) | 1933,1013.123 | (none) | [A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs [H]. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex bead 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card] |
| 18585D | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex brick 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card] |
| 18585F | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex brick 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card] |
| 18585G | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex brick 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card] |
| 18585H | (none) | (none) | (none) | [A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex brick 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card] |
| 18699B | (none) | (none) | (none) | Weights. (A) Stela-shaped. Limestone. Type XXI. [drawing] (B) Duck weight, pinkish pebble. Type VI. (C) Duck weight, quartzite. On the side, inscription. [drawing] (D) Duck weight, quartzite (?). (E) Duck weight, grey pebble. Inscription (D) [reference to drawing labeled D on catalog card] on the back. (F) Lentoid, fine grained limestone with inscription F [reference to drawing labeled F on catalog card] Type II. (G) Lentoid, black diorite. (H) Lentoid, grey pebble. Type II [unclear what object this type refers to]. |
| 18699C | (none) | (none) | (none) | Weights. (A) Stela-shaped. Limestone. Type XXI. [drawing] (B) Duck weight, pinkish pebble. Type VI. (C) Duck weight, quartzite. On the side, inscription. [drawing] (D) Duck weight, quartzite (?). (E) Duck weight, grey pebble. Inscription (D) [reference to drawing labeled D on catalog card] on the back. (F) Lentoid, fine grained limestone with inscription F [reference to drawing labeled F on catalog card] Type II. (G) Lentoid, black diorite. (H) Lentoid, grey pebble. Type II [unclear what object this type refers to]. |
| 18699D | (none) | (none) | (none) | Weights. (A) Stela-shaped. Limestone. Type XXI. [drawing] (B) Duck weight, pinkish pebble. Type VI. (C) Duck weight, quartzite. On the side, inscription. [drawing] (D) Duck weight, quartzite (?). (E) Duck weight, grey pebble. Inscription (D) [reference to drawing labeled D on catalog card] on the back. (F) Lentoid, fine grained limestone with inscription F [reference to drawing labeled F on catalog card] Type II. (G) Lentoid, black diorite. (H) Lentoid, grey pebble. Type II [unclear what object this type refers to]. |
| 18699E | (none) | (none) | (none) | Weights. (A) Stela-shaped. Limestone. Type XXI. [drawing] (B) Duck weight, pinkish pebble. Type VI. (C) Duck weight, quartzite. On the side, inscription. [drawing] (D) Duck weight, quartzite (?). (E) Duck weight, grey pebble. Inscription (D) [reference to drawing labeled D on catalog card] on the back. (F) Lentoid, fine grained limestone with inscription F [reference to drawing labeled F on catalog card] Type II. (G) Lentoid, black diorite. (H) Lentoid, grey pebble. Type II [unclear what object this type refers to]. |
| 18699F | (none) | (none) | (none) | Weights. (A) Stela-shaped. Limestone. Type XXI. [drawing] (B) Duck weight, pinkish pebble. Type VI. [drawing] (C) Duck weight, quartzite. On the side, inscription. [drawing] (D) Duck weight, quartzite (?). [drawing] (E) Duck weight, grey pebble. Inscription (D) [reference to drawing labeled D on catalog card] on the back. (F) Lentoid, fine grained limestone with inscription F [reference to drawing labeled F on catalog card]. (G) Lentoid, black diorite. (H) Lentoid, grey pebble. Type II [unclear what object this type refers to]. |
| 18699G | (none) | (none) | (none) | Weights. (A) Stela-shaped. Limestone. Type XXI. [drawing] (B) Duck weight, pinkish pebble. Type VI. (C) Duck weight, quartzite. On the side, inscription. [drawing] (D) Duck weight, quartzite (?). (E) Duck weight, grey pebble. Inscription (D) [reference to drawing labeled D on catalog card] on the back. (F) Lentoid, fine grained limestone with inscription F [reference to drawing labeled F on catalog card] Type II. (G) Lentoid, black diorite. (H) Lentoid, grey pebble. Type II [unclear what object this type refers to]. |
| 18699H | (none) | (none) | (none) | Weights. (A) Stela-shaped. Limestone. Type XXI. [drawing] (B) Duck weight, pinkish pebble. Type VI. (C) Duck weight, quartzite. On the side, inscription. [drawing] (D) Duck weight, quartzite (?). (E) Duck weight, grey pebble. Inscription (D) [reference to drawing labeled D on catalog card] on the back. (F) Lentoid, fine grained limestone with inscription F [reference to drawing labeled F on catalog card] Type II. (G) Lentoid, black diorite. (H) Lentoid, grey pebble. Type II [unclear what object this type refers to]. |
| 18778B | (none) | 1935,0112.68 | (none) | Stone weights A-F a set of five [Actually six]. (A) pebble colored, inscribed. [drawing of weight and inscription] Type XXI. [drawing] (B) oval, grey pebble, inscribed. Weight 1015.65, ratio 2m, unit 8.46 [drawing of inscription] (C) Same shape as B, inscribed grey pebble. [drawing of inscription] (D) Same shape as B, inscribed grey pebble. [drawing of inscription] (E) duck weight, inscribed grey pebble. [drawing of inscription] Type VI. Weight 169.62, ratio 20s, unit 8.48 1/3 mina (F) duck weight, dark pebble, inscribed. [drawing of inscription] |
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Modern Reproductions - Animal Equipment - Architectural Elements - Armor and Weaponry - Dress and Personal Ornaments - Figural Objects - Furniture - Games and Music - Not Assigned - Personal Grooming - Samples - Seals, Stamps, and Sealings - Tools and Equipment - Vessels/Containers - Miniatures/Models - Unknown - Writing and Record Keeping
Child Terms
Balance Arms - Balance Pan Weights - Counters - Ingots - Scale Pans - Suspension Weights
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