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Table automaton clock with Venus in a chariot drawn by cats

Southern Germany, early 17th century

 

The works under the throne are linked to the wheels, so that the chariot can move under its own power, apparently drawn by the cats.

 

Temporary exhibition, Royal Palace, Stockholm

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Bordsautomat, Venus i en vagn dragen av katter

 

Sydtyskland, 1600-talets början

 

Urverket under tronstolen är kopplat till drivning av hjulen, så att vagnen kan rulla av egen kraft, till synes dragen av katterna.

 

Tillfällig utställning, Kungliga Slottet, Stockholm

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Uploaded on June 25, 2016
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