SCALES

Object/Artifact

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Museum of Chinese Australian History

Name/Title

SCALES

Entry/Object ID

1986.13.3

Context

The former owner had referred to the scales as 'Chinese secret gold weighing scales'.

Acquisition

Accession

1986.13

Source or Donor

WEATHERHEAD Max

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Notes

Chinese character ("This way up") on top of the carry case lid.

Dimensions

Height

31.6 cm

Width

0.25 cm

Depth

7.1 cm

Dimension Notes

rail - 31.6 x .25 diametre, dish - 7.1 diametre x .04 thickness weight - 2.2 x .4 x 2.7 wooden case - 8.5 x 2.8 x 38

Material

Wood, brass, ivory, twine