漫话戥秤

Talking about deng scale

戥秤是一种小型杆秤,起源于宋代,因其形制小巧、携带方便等特点,而作为称量贵重物品的专用工具使用了一千多年。文章浅要的分析了戥秤的由来、特点,以山东度量衡展馆的几件代表性戥秤展品为示例,漫话戥秤这一象征着公平正义、诚信计量的古代衡器。

Deng scale is a kind of small steelyard, which originated in song dynasty. Because of its compact shape and easy to carry, it has been used for more than 1000 years as a special tool for weighing valuables. This article briefly analyses the origin and characteristics of Deng scale. Taking several representative weighing scale exhibits in Shandong Metrology Exhibition Hall as an example, the article talks about deng scale, an ancient weighing instrument symbolizing fairness, justice and honesty.