The CloistersMetalwork750-1050Eight Bronze Weights is a metalwork from excavated at Aqaba, Jordan created in 750-1050 using bronze, molded and punch-marked measuring Range: 3/16-1 x 1/2-1 in. (0.4-2.5 x 1.3-2.5 cm); wt… — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze, molded and punch-marked |
| Dimensions | Range: 3/16-1 x 1/2-1 in. (0.4-2.5 x 1.3-2.5 cm); wt: 2.0-1491g |
| Classification | Metalwork |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | Aqaba Archaeological Museum, Jordan (right to left: AM 649, 514, 648, 645, 528, 647, 527, 644) |
| Date | 750-1050 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: excavated at Aqaba, Jordan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Eight Bronze Weights?
Eight Bronze Weights is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Eight Bronze Weights created?
Eight Bronze Weights dates to 750-1050.
What material is Eight Bronze Weights made from?
Eight Bronze Weights is crafted from bronze, molded and punch-marked.
Where does Eight Bronze Weights originate?
Eight Bronze Weights originates from excavated at Aqaba, Jordan.
Is Eight Bronze Weights in the public domain?
Eight Bronze Weights is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026