Narcotics Balance Scale

1924.07.0012

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Artifact Identification Narcotics Balance Scale   (1924.07.0012)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Weights & Measures T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1850 - 1911 CE
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 25.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Length) 15.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 6.5 cm
Weight 13 g
Measuring Remarks D1 is the length of the bamboo bar. D2 is the length of the strings. D3 is the diameter of the weight plate.
Materials Animal--Tooth--Ivory, Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Forging
Munsell Color Information Dark Yellow (5Y 6/6 ) -ns Yellowish White ( 5Y 9/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of R. E. Baber
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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