Fragment of a powderhorn from the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Hollandia

anonymous, 1700 - in or before 1743-08-13

Powderhorn; two fragments: curved, tapering horn, lower end eroded, nozzle consisting of conical copper band with 2 circular holes and 1 copper wire screw eye; wood base, circular, flat with 1 copper wire screw eye.

  • Artwork typepowder horn
  • Object numberNG-1978-52-H-636
  • Dimensionsheight 12 cm x width 2.6 cm x depth 5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Fragment of a powderhorn from the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Hollandia

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-1978-52-H-636

  • Description

    Powderhorn; two fragments: curved, tapering horn, lower end eroded, nozzle consisting of conical copper band with 2 circular holes and 1 copper wire screw eye; wood base, circular, flat with 1 copper wire screw eye.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    1700 - in or before 1743-08-13

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 12 cm x width 2.6 cm x depth 5 cm

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  • Period

    1743-08-13

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