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Sailing stone used by Tsar Peter the Great in 1697 in Zaandam
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Sailing stone used by Tsar Peter the Great in 1697 in Zaandam

anonymous · 1697 · carpentry; iron (metal); wood (plant material); steen (materiaal); oak (wood)

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

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Black stone set between two pieces of wood that are attached to each other with iron pins. In the pieces of wood, space is cut out so that a hole is created where the stone is inserted, so that on both sides a flat side remains exposed. Inscription; on label: 29.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
lodestoneZaandam
Credit lineZeilsteen gebruikt door Tsaar Peter de Grote in 1697 te Zaandam. 1697. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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