Weegschaal van koper, rond, bolvormig met drie gaatjes in de rand met touwtjes c. 1590 - 1596

This spherical copper weighing scale, now at the Rijksmuseum, presents a study in simple form and material transformation. Its bowl-like structure is defined by the aged copper, where muted greens interplay with the darker patinas, suggesting layers of oxidation. The form is elegantly utilitarian, a perfect hemisphere interrupted only by three small holes from which frayed rope segments extend. These ropes introduce a tactile element, contrasting the smoothness of the copper with their rough, twisted texture. The bowl's shape, a basic geometric form, implies completeness and containment, yet its worn surface disrupts any sense of pristine perfection. This piece is about balance and measurement, yet its aged and weathered state also hints at time, decay and use. The color and form serve not only aesthetic functions but also evoke a sense of history embedded within the object itself. This humble object invites contemplation on how simple forms carry profound cultural meanings.