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Wooden case containing apothecary scales made of ivory, brass, and +
Wooden case containing apothecary scales made of ivory, brass, and +
Object Number 56-52-60/10627
Display Title Wooden case containing apothecary scales made of ivory, brass, and +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Scale, brass dish and weight, ivory pole, wood case with sliding cover
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Wood, Brass, Ivory, Silk, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 6 x 1.5 cm (10 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56-52-60/10627

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