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2000.6.288

Brass weight used for measuring gold. The weight is rectangular in shape and has geometrical designs on the upper surface. There are three circular sections scooped out of the back of the weight. [MdeA 4/12/2001]

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2000.6.288

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass weight used for measuring gold. The weight is rectangular in shape and has geometrical designs on the upper surface. There are three circular sections scooped out of the back of the weight. [MdeA 4/12/2001]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
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 Brass Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Object numbers
Accession number: 2000.6.288

Search terms: Measurement, Gold Weight, Measuring Device

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