ID:
1835
Maker's Name:
unknown
Where made:
Other
Dimensions:
16.5 × 5.5 × 27 cm
This is a model example of a portable balance that was used by market merchants to weigh goods for sale. It was hung on a hook or held up by hand. The weight on the arm is moved to balance the goods in the pan.
This example is in Ottoman Turkish style and is probably a modern reproduction.
