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Knife handle from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart, which sank in 1735
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Knife handle from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart, which sank in 1735

1700 - 1735 · metal; wood (plant material); linden

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

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The knife handle is made of wood, likely lime wood (Tilia spec.div.) and metal (ring, where the knife tang emerges from the handle). The handle has eight sides and tapers to a point at the end. The color is greyish-dark brown.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
messenheftVerenigde Oostindische Compagnie
Credit lineMessenheft uit het wrak van de in 1735 vergane Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart. 1700 - 1735. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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