Islamic Weights, Circa 9-14th centuries, ‘Bird Eye’

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Islamic Weights, (Bronze,2.77g,9.5×9.5mm), Circa 9-14th centuries, ‘Bird Eye’
Arabic Title :Ā  Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠŲ©ŲŒ Ų§Ł„Ų£ŁˆŲ²Ų§Ł† Ų§Ł„Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠŲ©ŲŒ ŲØŁŠŁ† Ų§Ł„Ł‚Ų±Ł†ŁŠŁ† Ų§Ł„ŲŖŲ§Ų³Ų¹ ŁˆŲ§Ł„Ų±Ų§ŲØŲ¹ Ų¹Ų“Ų±ŲŒ “Ų¹ŁŠŁ† Ų§Ł„Ų·Ų§Ų¦Ų±
Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 2.77 g / 9.5×9.5 mm
Note: Islamic weights were crucial tools in trade and commerce, ensuring accuracy and fairness in transactions. They were often made from various materials such as bronze, brass, or lead, and came in a wide range of shapes and sizes, including the Bird Eye variety. These weights were meticulously crafted and calibrated to specific standards, reflecting the sophistication of Islamic economic systems during that time. They were used alongside balances or scales to measure commodities such as precious metals, spices, or other goods traded in markets and bazaars across the Islamic world.