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Iron concretions from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart, which sank in 1735, with a textile impression
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Iron concretions from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart, which sank in 1735, with a textile impression

1700 - 1735 · concretionary stone

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

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The two pieces of concretion (originally one piece) show textile impressions. Presumably, these are impressions of a money bag. Shells are enclosed in the concretion. Concretion.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineIJzerconcretie uit het wrak van de in 1735 vergane Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart met afdruk van textiel. 1700 - 1735. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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