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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