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2000.6.148

Brass weight used for measuring gold. The weight is square in shape and has geometrical designs on the upper surface. [MdeA 3/12/2001]

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2000.6.148

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass weight used for measuring gold. The weight is square in shape and has geometrical designs on the upper surface. [MdeA 3/12/2001]
Geographical reference
Ashanti Province
Cultural groups
Asante
Person
Field collector Bernard Schottlander
PRM source Sara Hicks
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2000
Date collected
By 2000
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 2000
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 13 x 13 x 8 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2000.6.148

Search terms: Measurement, Gold Weight, Measuring Device