Corinth Object: MF 4990
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 4990
Title:   BRONZE BALANCE BEAM
Category Code:   MF
Object Number:   4990
Description:   Bronze balance beam made of a thin bronze rod (Max. Diam. 0.002) with central projection with hole pierced through it serving as balance indicator.
Decoration:   End of each arm of the balance beam before where suspension holes would be decorated with four cast knobs.
Material:   Bronze
Condition:   Missing parts. Single fragment preserves beam and part of balance indicator; most of balance indicator and two holes for suspending scale pans broken off.
Dimensions Preserved:   L. 0.122
Area:   Agora Southeast
Context:   NB147 P58
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: Agora Southeast
Basket: NB147 P58
Notebook Page: NB 147, spread 34 (pp. 58 - 59)