Netherlands

Netherlands (c. 800 CE–present): Explore the Netherlands via a carefully chosen array of historical artifacts, traditional crafts, and ancient relics.

Dutch silver-gilt and nautilus shell cup, 1607, with sea-monster head mount

Nautilus Cup (1607 CE)

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Crafted in 1607, this Dutch silver-gilt and nautilus shell cup by van der Burch features a sea monster head.

Dutch oak sculpture of Saint Andrew with X-shaped cross, c. 1515–1520

Saint Andrew (1515–1520 CE)

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Carved around 1515–1520, this oak figure from the Netherlands poses Saint Andrew with an X-shaped cross, lightly painted.