Publication Date
1850
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Woodwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 13cm, Width: 22.4 cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
750:1 to 21-1876
Record ID
750:1 to 21-1876
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1850
Notes
Rectangular wooden box containing a set of scales and weights, painted with Persian inscriptions, Iran, Qajar period, 1850-76
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Wood; gold paint; varnish; metal; cloth thread
Parçalar
Box, Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Weight (Scale Component), Balance Arm, Balance Arm, Bowl, Bowl, Bowl, Bowl, Pincers
Fiziksel açıklama
Rectangular shaped box decorated along the exterior of the lid and sides with Persian calligraphic bands written in gold against a dark brown background, then varnished. The interior of the lid and box is painted with gold floral sprays against a solid red background. Inside is a complete set of two brass scales and eight metal weights.
