Abstract
The lead object found in the excavations at ‘En Marzev is roughly cylindrical, with a flat top and bottom. It has a semicircular, copper or bronze hoop on top. The purpose of this object is hard to ascertain as its weight does not relate to any ancient Eastern Mediterranean weight system, and its form does not correspond to the usual form of ancient weights. It may have served as a weight for a variety of uses, e.g., on fishing lines and nets, or on looms.
Keywords
Early Islamic period, measuring, economy, trade
Recommended Citation
Holland, Lionel
(2016)
"A Lead Weight-Like Object from ‘En Marzev (pp. 21–22),"
'Atiqot: Vol. 86, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1755
Available at:
https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol86/iss1/14
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