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From Left to right: Acc# 1970.240 C (Head weight); Acc# 1970.240 E (Balance bar); and Acc# 197…
Balance or Vessel Handle with Two Hanging Weights in the Form of Heads of the Goddess Isis
From Left to right: Acc# 1970.240 C (Head weight); Acc# 1970.240 E (Balance bar); and Acc# 197…
From Left to right: Acc# 1970.240 C (Head weight); Acc# 1970.240 E (Balance bar); and Acc# 1970.240 D (Head weight)

Balance or Vessel Handle with Two Hanging Weights in the Form of Heads of the Goddess Isis

Culture
Culture
Datec. 31 BCE - CE 395
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall assembled: 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 7/8 inches (12.1 x 11.4 x 2.2 cm)
.C (Hanging weight): 3 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 5/8 inches (7.9 x 7 x 1.6 cm)
.D (Hanging weight): 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 inches (6/4 x 4/4 x 2/2 cm)
.E (Balance rod): 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 1/4 inches (6 x 9.8 x 0.6 cm)
Classifications23-Sculpture-Classical (Ancient in Europe and Mediterranean area
Credit LineGift of the Honorable Jefferson Patterson
Object number1970.240.C
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