Chain of the Amsterdam Company of Arquebusiers

Northern Netherlands (Amsterdam?), c. 1500–1525, gilded silver

Some of the links in this chain are decorated with claws, a symbol of the Amsterdam Company of Arquebusiers. The winner of their shooting contest – the ‘king’ of the guild – was allowed to wear the chain for a year. The names of two winners were attached to the chain in the 17th century.

  • Artwork typeschuttersketen
  • Object numberBK-AM-10
  • Dimensionslength 80.0 cm x diameter 40.0 cm x thickness 2.5 cm