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Gunpowder tester
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Gunpowder tester

anonymous · 1700 - 1705 · relief (sculpture technique); cutting; drawn thread work; engraving; beitelen; iron (metal); wood (plant material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Gunpowder quality determined the reliability of a weapon. Powder was initially tested by eye or by tasting it. Over time various kinds of powder testers were developed in which exact amounts of gunpowder would be ignited. The result shown on the wheel of this example indicates the force and therefore the quality of the powder.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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powder testerMaastricht
Credit lineKruittester. 1700 - 1705. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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