Weight of 3 Deben in the Shape of a Gazelle

Unknown

ca. 1390–1352 B.C. · Bronze or copper alloy · Egyptian Art

The notation on the back of this gazelle indicates that it its weight was the equivalent of 3 deben, an ancient Egyptian weight of approximately 270 grams (0.06 lbs). The gazelle actually weighs 261.80 grams.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Medium

Bronze or copper alloy

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1968