Romano-British or Early Anglo-Saxon Steelyard Lead Weight hintha where simple handmade terracotta figurines

where simple handmade terracotta figurines were crafted with coarse

is a fine example of the hand-built pottery typical of the Nariño-Carchi region

The sancai palette

During the Ming period (1368–1644 AD)

rising to a tapered conical neck with a gently flared rim

Romano-British or Early Anglo-Saxon Steelyard Lead Weight hintha where simple handmade terracotta figurinesThe Romano British culture or Early Anglo Saxon period c. 200 600 AD, Britain. Fascinating, crudely made conical steelyard lead weight with a circular perforation through a flattened section at the top. A steelyard balance (also known as a Roman steelyard or Roman balance) is a straight beam balance with arms of unequal length. It incorporates a counterweight which slides along the longer arm to counterbalance the load and indicate its weight. The