Accession No

Z 36602.2


Description

Scales and balance, made of brass. Stored within Z 36602.1


Place

Asia; East Asia; China


Period


Source

Unknown


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 36602.2


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Brass; Silk; Cotton


Local Term


Measurements

420mm x 365mm x 143mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Wooden chest. Two drawers, one containing brass weights, the other containing brass scales with balance
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Scales and balance, made of brass. Each end of the scales culminates in a rounded dish, each of which is suspended from black cord decorated with red and white silk. The balance is made from brass too and has the other end of the cord attached allowing the scales to be suspended. Stored within Z 36602.1
Event Date 22/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:285228

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