Gold Dust Scales
Akan
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Caption
Akan. Gold Dust Scales, 19th–20th century. Copper alloy, diam. of pan A: 2 1/8 in. diam. of pan B: 2 1/4 in. balance arm: 4 3/4 x 3/8 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.35a-c. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Gold Dust Scales
Date
19th–20th century
Geography
Place made: Ghana
Medium
Copper alloy
Classification
Dimensions
diam. of pan A: 2 1/8 in. diam. of pan B: 2 1/4 in. balance arm: 4 3/4 x 3/8 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams
Accession Number
88.192.35a-c
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