Tazza, Commemorating the Relief of Bergen op Zoom
In 1622 Bergen op Zoom weathers a Spanish siege lasting 86 days. The city ‘remains brave’ as noted in the song Merck toch hoe sterck (See how strong). This drinking bowl is made to commemorate this valiant deed. In the middle is the city coat of arms, above which is the following Latin inscription: ‘Bergen triumphs thanks to a lucky star, 3 October 1622.’
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Tazza, Commemorating the Relief of Bergen op Zoom
In 1622 Bergen op Zoom weathers a Spanish siege lasting 86 days. The city ‘remains brave’ as noted in the song Merck toch hoe sterck (See how strong). This drinking bowl is made to commemorate this valiant deed. In the middle is the city coat of arms, above which is the following Latin inscription: ‘Bergen triumphs thanks to a lucky star, 3 October 1622.’
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In 1622 Bergen op Zoom weather ...... a lucky star, 3 October 1622.’
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In 1622 doorstaat Bergen op Zo ...... rwint Bergen, 3 oktober 1622’.
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BK-NM-8473
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
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title
Drinkschaal, ter viering van het ontzet van Bergen op Zoom
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Tazza, Commemorating the Relief of Bergen op Zoom
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type
created
c. 1625
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ca. 1625
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extent
diameter 20,8 cm
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diameter 20.8 cm
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height 18.5 cm
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hoogte 18,5 cm
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Collectie: edele metalen
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spatial
temporal
eerste kwart 17e eeuw
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first quarter 17th century
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