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Hilt of a sword from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart, lost in 1735
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Hilt of a sword from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart, lost in 1735

c. 1700 - c. 1735 · copper (metal)

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

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Hilt of a sword, wrapped in copper wire that has turned green-blue due to oxidation. Round cross-section, elongated, with twisted copper wires around the 'base'. Swordhandle.

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