Copy of reconstructed Goldsmith's equal-armed balance

Copy of reconstructed Goldsmith's equal-armed balance. Beam and pans only in the original. The pillar support is reconstructed from papyrus evidence, as shown for large balances. Beam of bronze, 5.3" (13.4cm) long, hollow ends for cord-pivot pan suspensions and down-ward index. Pans of bronze, 2.1" (5.4cm) diam., slightly dished. Pillar of wood, with "feather" bracket and loose pla------- .