Twee rollen lont in foedralen behorend bij wapenrek van Cornelis Tromp

anonymous, c. 1650 - c. 1679

Arms rack. This arms rack of katsura wood stood in the Amsterdam home of Cornelis Tromp (1629-1691). It may have been given by the VOC. In the 17th century this was known as the East-Indian gun case. It was probably made by Chinese craftsmen working on the northern coast of Java in the 17th or 18th century. The arms rack is decorated with birds and flowers. The swords and lances are Japanese in shape. The blades and some of the mounts were certainly made in Japan.

  • Artwork typecase, slow-match
  • Object numberNG-NM-6099-A
  • Dimensionsdiameter 15 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Twee rollen lont in foedralen behorend bij wapenrek van Cornelis Tromp

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-6099-A

  • Description

    Twee rollen lont in foedralen. Roodgelakt hout beschilderd met bloemmotieven in goud en zwart.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, southeast Asia

  • Dating

    c. 1650 - c. 1679

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    diameter 15 cm

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  • Period

    1629 - 1691

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Documentation

    • Eveline Sint Nicolaas, 'A Diplomatic Gift Full of Surprises : The weapon rack of Cornelis Tromp and other 'exotic' arms belonging to Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter', in: Thom Richardson, East Meets West : Diplomatic Gifts of Arms and Armour between Europe and Asia, proceedings of the Royal Armouries conference held at H.M. Tower of London, Saturday 14 September 2013, p. 103, fig. 16.
    • Documentatiemap.

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