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Early Islamic Bronze Commercial Weight with Engraved Peacock
Early Islamic period, circa 7th–9th century AD
Material: Bronze
Weight: 30.31 grams
Decoration: Engraved peacock within concentric circular field
Condition: Complete; stable ancient patina with surface wear from use
Early Islamic bronze commercial weight bearing an engraved peacock motif set within a concentric circular field. Weights of this type were used with balance scales to verify standardized measures in trade, particularly for silver coinage and valuable goods.
Animal imagery such as the peacock held symbolic meaning in early Islamic culture, often associated with paradise, renewal, and divine order, and served as an official or workshop control mark on metrological objects. The form, weight, and engraving style are consistent with early Islamic manufacture.
This object represents a functional tool of early Islamic commerce and administration rather than a decorative item, preserved with its original patina from long circulation.
Authentic early Islamic commercial weight, not a modern reproduction.
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