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Compass Box with an Opening at the Top and Bottom
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Compass Box with an Opening at the Top and Bottom

anonymous · c. 1590 - c. 1596 · turning; wood (plant material)

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

About this work

Round compass box with a slightly curved wall and openings at the top and bottom. The top of the box has a projecting rim. A piece is missing from the wall. The object is identical to NM-7794-1, but larger in size.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
kompasdoosWillem Barendsz.Jacob van HeemskerckNova ZemblaBehouden Huys
Credit lineKompasdoos met een opening aan de onder- en bovenzijde. c. 1590 - c. 1596. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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