Collection Highlights
Diana of the Chase
ca. 1922
1939.252
Bronze and marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Balance-pan scale
Object name
Balance-pan scale
Date
1720-1790
Medium
Copper, iron, brass, tin
Dimensions
Overall: 20 x 18 x 6 3/4 in. ( 50.8 x 45.7 x 17.1 cm )
Description
Raised and tinned copper balance-pan scale, with brass chain and wrought iron arm and gauge.
Credit Line
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number
1945.323
Marks
stamped: beneath both bowls: "4"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
