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Peat basket with peat, made of split willow twigs
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Peat basket with peat, made of split willow twigs

anonymous · c. 1676 · osiers; peat

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Peat basket, round, slightly bulging, made of split willow twigs, in the technique of fine reed work. Natural-colored twigs are alternated with black-stained twigs. Two handles on the rim. The basket is filled with blocks of real peat.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTurfmand met turf, vervaardigd van gespleten wilgenteen. c. 1676. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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