Weight for Measuring Gold Dust (abrammuo)
Artist
Akan artist (likely Asante)
Datecirca 1700–1900
Associated withAfrica
MediumMixed metals (likely copper, zinc, and lead)
Dimensionsheight, width, and depth: 1 1/2 × 1 5/8 × 1/2 in. (3.8 × 4.1 × 1.3 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineGift of Charlie Jones
Object number2021.19.19
DescriptionGoldweight in the shape of a shield
On View
Not on view
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