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Pattern bag from the wreck of the East Indiaman Meresteijn
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Pattern bag from the wreck of the East Indiaman Meresteijn

anonymous · 1690 - 1702 · lead (metal); wood (plant material); brass (alloy)

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

About this work

Cartridge case with contents. Rectangular, slightly curved flat metal box with 12 cartridge tubes soldered in place. The original leather covering is lost. Some cartridge tubes still contain remnants of the cartridges: one lead ball is still in a tube, two lead balls are loose. Two cartridge tubes contain wood fragments. The entire object is considerably distorted. Cartridge case.

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