Accession Number
1997/1.441

Title
Gold-weight

Artist(s)
Akan

Artist Nationality
Akan (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
brass

Dimensions
13/16 in x 3/4 in x 3/16 in (2 cm x 1.9 cm x 0.4 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis

Subject matter
Gold-weight in the shape of a rectangular base with a central raised arch surrounded by comb-like motifs on two sides. One corner of the weight is missing, possibly removed to adjust the size of the weight. 

Physical Description
Gold-weight in the shape of a flat rectangular base with a central, raised arch surrounded by small raised bars on two oppposite sides. One corner of the weight in missing, possibly removed to adjust the size of the weight.

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
goldweight

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
goldweights
measuring
miniature (size attribute)
weighing devices