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Axe with a representation of the mining industry
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Silver axe decorated with an engraved representation of mining with inscription: 'Solang der Bergmann sich mit seinem Schägel nährt, ist auch dem Hüttenmann dabei sein Brot bescheert'. On the handle various ores. Around the handle a garland of laurel leaves and a procession of miners. Presented by the maker A. Muhlhausen to King William I.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineBijl met voorstelling van het mijnwezen. 1837 - 1839-08-25. A. Muhlhausen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
