Steelyard & case - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a portable balance (also known as a stilyard) with tray at one end and counterweight suspended at the opposite end, also cords extending from the top of the bar for hanging the balance; includes carrying case.

Japanese text appears on right side outside the image box.

Unsigned, but probably by Kano, 1878.

From "Trade & commerce; coins, etc." series.

Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909.

Forms part of: David Murray collection.

Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

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01/01/1878

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