Caption

Seven weights in the form of bowls — truncated cones; the eighth largest serves as a container for the others, with a hinged lid. Closed with a lid, with a movable handle mounted in pinnacles shaped like simplified vases. On the lid stamped 16 MARK, Prussian eagle, BERLIN stamp; 160 engraved on another mark; on the side engraved 152. Late 18th century, Europe, Germany. Weight., A brass-colored metal vessel with a conical body and a round base sits against a pale gray background, showing a slightly worn and mottled surface with darker spots and patina. The vessel has a decorative lid topped by a finial composed of stacked rounded shapes and a small knob, and a horizontal rim with a ridged band where the lid meets the body. Hinged bracket-like extensions project from the rim on opposite sides, each with articulated arms attached near the upper body. Reflections of the object appear faintly on the smooth surface beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_104

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Rights managed

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88.3Mb (1.4Mb) / 17.1in x 20.0in / 5143 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Seven weights form bowls truncated cones eighth largest serves container hinged lid Closed lid movable handle mounted pinnacles shaped simplified vases stamped 16 Mark Prussian eagle BERLIN stamp 160 engraved another mark side engraved 152 Late 18th century Europe Germany Weight brass-colored metal vessel conical body round base sits pale gray background showing slightly worn mottled surface darker spots patina vessel decorative topped finial composed stacked rounded shapes small knob horizontal rim ridged band lid meets body Hinged bracket- extensions project rim opposite sides articulated arms attached near upper body Reflections object faintly smooth surface beneath .