Miniature Balance
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Materials and Date
Zitan, 18th century
H
1cm (0¼in)
W
12cm (4½in)
D
4cm (1½in)
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Full Description
This fine, portable balance stand is unusually small, and was probably designed for a specific client. It is likely that it was used to weigh small, precious merchandise such as medicine, valuable spices or opium.