Accession Number1997/1.498
TitleGold-weight
Artist(s)AkanArtist NationalityAkan (culture or style)Object Creation Date20th centuryMedium & SupportbrassDimensions 13/16 in x 13/16 in x 3/16 in (2.1 cm x 2.1 cm x 0.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James and Vivian CurtisSubject matterGeometric gold-weight in the form of a rectangular base with two arch designs bisected by a central line, surrounded by a comb-like motif on two sides.
Physical DescriptionGold-weight in the shape of a rectangular base with two triangles surrounded by arches facing opposite directions, bisected by a central vertical line. Along two sides there are thirteen edged teeth.
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Keywords
goldweights
measuring
miniature (size attribute)
weighing devices