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Anchor Weight from the Wreck of the East Indiaman Meresteijn
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Anchor Weight from the Wreck of the East Indiaman Meresteijn

anonymous · 1690 - 1702 · lead (metal); iron (metal)

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

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Cruciform weight: a round, solid, tapering metal block, flat on top and bottom. Without handles. A mark is set in the collar. Very corroded.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
weight (scale component)krukgewichtMeresteijn (schip)Verenigde Oostindische CompagnieCape of Good Hope
Credit lineKrukgewicht uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder Meresteijn. 1690 - 1702. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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