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Balance - ruled wooden rod with string and stone tied on; also +
Balance - ruled wooden rod with string and stone tied on; also +
Object Number 56-52-60/10626.1
Display Title Balance - ruled wooden rod with string and stone tied on; also +
Descriptions
Object Description Balance - ruled wooden rod with string and stone tied on; also string with iron hook tied on
Inventory Description Balance, ruled wood arm, perforated, metal hook attached with fiber cord
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Wood, Metal, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 49.4 x 10.8 x 1.1 cm (19 7/16 x 4 1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56-52-60/10626.1

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