Accession No

1937.466 F


Description

Chinese bronze weight. Oval body with expanded foot. Flattened.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China


Period


Source

Raphael, Oscar [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1937.466 F


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper alloy; Bronze


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Physical description)
Six Chinese bronze weights.
A-C: Oval body with expanded foot (i.e. like a modern egg-cup) with rectangular loop at top. inscribed.
D: Similar shape but body round " tead of oval.
E: Heart shaped and missing foot.
F: Same shape as 1937.466 A-D but flattened
Event Date 1937
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:286775

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