Persian Lion weight statue replica - Achaemenid period sculpture - Persian art
Persian lion weight
Achaemenid period - 550 - 330 B.C.E
Dimensions :-
Height - 12 cm / 4-3/4 inches
Length - 19 cm / 7-1/2 inches
Width 8.7 cm / 3-12 inches
On offer here and made to order, is a fine replica example of one of the many Persian lion weight statues that were used in antiquity to measure quantities of grain, gold and other commodities. The form of the lion was a potent symbol of power that was used extensively in the arts of the Mesopotamian civilisations.
Made of a limestone and quartzite composition stone this statue has a slate grey / black patina and has been given a light polish.
*As each item is handmade, slight colour variations may occur.
Shipping from Australia
Processing time
3-5 business days
Estimated shipping times
- North America : 1 - 3 weeks
- Europe : 1 - 3 weeks
- Australia, New Zealand and Oceania : 1 - 2 weeks
- Asia Pacific : 1 - 3 weeks
- Latin America and the Caribbean : 1 - 3 weeks
- North Africa and the Middle East : 1 - 3 weeks
- Sub-Saharan Africa : 1 - 3 weeks
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
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Just contact me within: 5 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 14 days of delivery
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.