Medieval ArtWoodwork-Miscellany500–600Artwork Details
| Title | Wooden Box with Bronze Balance Scale |
| Medium | Wooden box and copper alloy scale |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1 5/16 x 9 1/8 x 3 9/16 in. (3.3 x 23.2 x 9.1 cm) Scale set up on mount c-e: 6 7/8 x 8 7/16 x 2 in. (17.4 x 21.4 x 5.1 cm) |
| Classification | Woodwork-Miscellany |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Date | 500–600 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1914 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Coptic |
| Date Range | 500 – 600 |
Provenance
| Country | Byzantine Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 473394