{"product_id":"carved-wood-scales-set-of-2","title":"Carved Wood Scales Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(A) .5\" L x 5.75\" W x .5\" D + 7.5\" L Total Drop (B) 1.125\" L x 3.375\" W + 7\" Total Drop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted of Two Carved Wood Scales, each with a Balance Beam, Fabric Bags for Holding Weights, and a String for Holding the Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional balances constructed from organic fibers and carved wood are historical tools used heavily throughout various global trade networks—including regions across North Africa, West Africa, and pre-industrial parts of Asia and the Americas—prior to the introduction of standardized metallic mechanical scales. They were frequently used to measure lightweight commodities such as medicinal herbs, dried spices, or precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48090787348645,"sku":"260226-27","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/260226-27_1.jpg?v=1785876427","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/carved-wood-scales-set-of-2","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}