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Case in the form of a book
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Case in the form of a book

anonymous · 1750 - 1774 · striking (metalworking); cutting; engraving; ebony (wood); copper (metal); silver (metal)

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

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A church-goer probably stored a hymnbook or small Bible in this case.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
cassetteVerenigde Oostindische Compagniefantasy ornamentbookDutch East Indies, TheSri Lanka
Credit lineCase in the form of a book. 1750 - 1774. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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