Kokosnootbeker

anonymous, c. 1585 - c. 1600

In September 1628 Piet Heyn surprised the Spanish treasure fleet off Cuba. The Spanish ships were loaded with silver and valuable objects from Mexico and Peru. A percentage of the enormous prize went to the government and was used to finance the war against Spain. Piet Heyn commanded a squadron of the Dutch West India Company (WIC).

  • Artwork typecup
  • Object numberNG-NM-10815
  • Dimensionsheight 17.5 cm x height 20.7 cm x diameter 6.4 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Kokosnootbeker

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-10815

  • Description

    Kokosnootbeker, beker van kokosnoot of kalebas gemonteerd in verguld zilver. Op een hoge voet en met deksel.

Creation

  • Creation

    silversmith: anonymous, Germany

  • Dating

    c. 1585 - c. 1600

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 17.5 cm x height 20.7 cm x diameter 6.4 cm

This work is about

  • Person

  • Subject

  • Period

    1628-09-08

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of A.S. Obreen-toe Laer

  • Acquisition

    gift 1896

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Documentatiemap.

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