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Windlass with inscription LOF GODT VAN AL ANNO 1604
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Windlass with inscription LOF GODT VAN AL ANNO 1604

anonymous · 1604 · casting; bronze (metal)

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

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The cast round mortar widens towards the top, has a high overhanging rim, a tapering profiled foot and two dolphin ears. On the rim in Latin capitals the inscription LOF GODT VAN AL ANNO 1604 with interpuncts consisting of a lying rhombus (six times). The upper frieze consists of upright leaves. The lower frieze consists of putti pulling a figure on a cart (twice). It is closed at the bottom by a twisted pearl and cord border.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
mortar
Credit lineVijzel met opschrift LOF GODT VAN AL ANNO 1604. 1604. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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