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Beams (balance components)

Scope note

Use for the crossbars of balances, from the ends of which the pans or baskets are suspended. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000195832

Broader Terms used

<scale components>

Term used for

arms, balance
balance arms

Equivalent Terms used

beam (balance component)

Created

13yrs ago

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