Gold Dust Scales
Akan
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Caption
Akan. Gold Dust Scales, 19th–20th century. Hammered brass, Pan A (diam.): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Pan B (diam.): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) Balance Arm: 1 1/4 x 4 in. (3.2 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.136a-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
Hammered brass
Classification
Dimensions
Pan A (diam.): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Pan B (diam.): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) Balance Arm: 1 1/4 x 4 in. (3.2 x 10.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams
Accession Number
88.192.136a-c
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