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2008.98.1

Small copper alloy scales used for weighing gold dust. Two thin pans suspended by three lengths of string from either end of the balance. [CAR 20/08/2008]

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2008.98.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small copper alloy scales used for weighing gold dust. Two thin pans suspended by three lengths of string from either end of the balance. [CAR 20/08/2008]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups
Asante
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Unknown Source
Date
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 20/08/2008
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material String, Process Cast, Process Hammered, Process Perforated, Process Incised, Process Twisted, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Length: max 102 mm balance
Object numbers
Accession number: 2008.98.1

Search terms: Measurement, Metallurgy, Scales Balance, Gold Weighing Accessory

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