Accession No

1891.64.2


Description

Steelyard or balance, comprising weighing pans in a wooden case.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China


Period


Source

Brady, Henry Bowman (Dr) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1891.64.2; MAA: AR 1892.54; MAA Lab. No. 1989.41


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Brass; Ivory; Silk; Reed


Local Term


Measurements

366mm x 32mm x 92mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Metal label attached to the object with string reads: 'E 1891.64. No Locality. BRADY Coll.'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Labels & Markings)
Paper label adhered to the front of the pan reads: 'BRADY. 1891.64'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (Amendments / updates)
Hat stored in Box 11.E.1 Size X and balance stored in Box 27.B.1 Size 1. Both objects form part of same entry for number E 1891.64 in the accessions register
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Hat and balance, latter comprising weighing pans in wooden case.
Event Date 1891
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (Other owners)
(Bio) Donor: Dr. Brady
Event Date 7/1/1994
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Steelyard balance, stored in a wooden case. Ivory yard, marked with graded weights along the length of the piece. Brass weight and balance saucer are attached to the yard via strings of silk thread. The case is hinged on a brass pin, opening out to the side in a sliding fashion and secured shut with a band of woven reed along the handle.
Event Date 22/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:285239

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