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Copper scale, round and flat, with a raised rim containing three holes
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Copper scale, round and flat, with a raised rim containing three holes

anonymous · c. 1590 - c. 1596 · striking (metalworking); copper (metal)

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

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Small copper scale, round and flat with a raised rim containing three holes. The scale was probably used for weighing medicines. According to De Veer, a barber or surgeon accompanied the voyage.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
weegschaalWillem Barendsz.Jacob van HeemskerckNova ZemblaBehouden Huys
Credit lineWeegschaal van koper, rond en plat met opstaand randje waarin drie gaatjes zijn aangebracht. c. 1590 - c. 1596. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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