Balance Item Number: Sf637 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A hollow wooden balance, elliptical in cross-section, that tapers slightly towards each end. The opening is larger at one end and the wall thickness varies around each opening. Two holes, equidistant from each end, are drilled through the bar wall.
History Of Use
The balance bar from a scale. In use, the bar would have been suspended by cords through the closely spaced holes. Pans or nets would have hung from the ends.
Narrative
Pre-Conquest era, before 1532 CE.
Item History
What
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- before 1532
- Collection Date
- between 1949 and 1966
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 1981
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0711/0139