Weight, form of fantastic animal

Date17th century

Object number71.17

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Floyd C. Shank

Dimensions8 1/16 x 4 1/2 x 4 15/16 in. (20.4 x 11.5 x 12.6 cm) .4 oz (.01 kg)

MediumBronze

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Gold weight

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Gold weight: geometric

Ghanaian

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Weight, form of fantastic animal