Weight

Semi-spherical bronze weight. Small weights were an important part of a merchant's equipment. They were used for weighing small objects, in particular pieces of silver which in turn were used as currency. Svarta Jorden, Birka, Adelsö Parish, Uppland.

Image rights: Mohr, Jens/SHM (Creative Commons Erkännande 4.0 Internationell Publik Licens)
Object number: 984814_HST


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