A sliding counter-weight in the form of a bust of Minerva, from a steelyard or statera balance, also known as a Roman balance.
Bronze, with lead weight inset on base
Height (excluding base): 17.5cm
Height (bronze): 16cm
Height (bronze): 16cm
Museum number: L69
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 447
Not on display
©Sir John Soane's Museum, London