Scales

Rod

Travelling Scholar's Kit

50-6-1.26C

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 50-6-1.26C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 1800 - 1950 CE
Section Asian
Materials Ivory
Technique Carved
Description

Ivory rod used to supend pan and weight for scale. Carved and marked with the weight incriments. Has hole drilled in one end with string strung through attaching to the pan.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John S. Jenks, 1950

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