An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s29.8
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s29.8
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A weighing rod of iron datable to the 8th century is known from SIRPUR. It is a long beam having a solid knob at one end. Similar weighing rods with measured markings are also depicted in sculptures of an earlier date at AMARAVATI, NAGARJUNAKONDA and the Gandhāra region.