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Iron concretions containing the impression of what is likely a money chest from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart, which sank in 1735
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Iron concretions containing the impression of what is likely a money chest from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart, which sank in 1735

1700 - 1735 · rope; concretionary stone

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

About this work

On the concretion, the impression of one of the money chests is visible. A fragment of rope is also enclosed. It was preserved for this reason. It has fallen apart into approximately 9 pieces.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineIJzerconcretie met daarin de afdruk van vermoedelijk een geldkist van het wrak van de in 1735 vergane Oostindiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart. 1700 - 1735. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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