BZ.1940.11.1–2, Steelyard Rod and Weight
Byzantine Collection, Dumbarton Oaks Museum
Early Byzantine, fifth–sixth century
Bronze, 47.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 3.8 cm (18 3/4 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 1 1/2 in.)
Mildred Barnes Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss acquired this steelyard rod and weight from the Cairo dealer Elias (Elie) Bustros in 1940.