Accession Number1997/1.410
TitleGold-weight
Artist(s)AkanArtist NationalityAkan (culture or style)Object Creation Date1900-1985Medium & SupportbrassDimensions 1 1/16 in x 1 1/16 in x 1/8 in (2.7 cm x 2.7 cm x 0.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James and Vivian CurtisSubject matterGeometric gold-weight in the shape of four conjoined squares each decorated with a 'starburst' design.
Physical DescriptionGold-weight in the shape of four flat conjoined squares attached at the corners to form an openwork lozenge shape. Each square has three raised intersecting lines in a star pattern.
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Keywords
goldweights
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miniature (size attribute)
weighing devices