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President's hammer (A) in a rectangular case (B) of coromandel wood, inlaid with a lighter wood
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President's hammer (A) in a rectangular case (B) of coromandel wood, inlaid with a lighter wood

anonymous · 1920 - 1930 · Coromandel ebony; wood (plant material)

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

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Gavel in a rectangular box (BK-1994-70-B) made of coromandel wood and a lighter wood species. The hexagonal gavel has a round, widening handle with a long, hexagonal end. The sides of the gavel are inlaid with lighter wood, recessed fields carved with the monogram IEV and with five coats of arms: Dutch lion, sword with laurel wreath, crocodile and fish, palm tree with sword, leafy tree. The hinged lid of the box is inlaid with a lighter wood, recessed field with the monogram IEV in a circle with a border inscription: ick wyck niet uyt ik blyf getrou, and a similar field with a coat of arms. From the Indo-European Union. Netherlands-Indies, ca. 1920-1930.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVoorzittershamer(A) in rechthoekige kist (B) van coromandelhout, ingelegd met een lichtere houtsoort. 1920 - 1930. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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