Iron steelyard with two hooks and one heavy weight. The beam is square, 13 inches long, graduated on all four sides, and marked with curious letters and symbols. It may date from Roman times. Currently not on view
- Collection
- Medicine and Science: Chemistry
- Place Discussed
- Egypt
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- Egypt
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/7a2dfd1fc047127405f4fa23b42a3469
