Musketmaat zonder dop, met oortjes, onderkant van messing en leer en stukje touw c. 1590 - 1596

This is a 16th-century musketmaat, a device used to measure gunpowder for muskets. The object, made of brass, leather, and twine, is an example of utilitarian craftwork. The musketmaat, once part of a complete musket, was used for accurate loading of the weapon. This artifact, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the technical and practical aspects of early firearms and their associated tools.