The ‘Lombok Treasure’
In 1894 Dutch troops captured the royal palace on the Indonesian island of Lombok. The native inhabitants had enlisted the help of the Netherlands, which used this as an excuse to further its colonial expansion. The troops took 230 kilograms of gold, 7000 of silver, and countless gemstones as booty. The scorched coins and bracelets on display are silent witnesses of the atrocities of war. Most of the ‘Lombok Treasure’ was returned to Indonesia in 1977.
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The ‘Lombok Treasure’
In 1894 Dutch troops captured the royal palace on the Indonesian island of Lombok. The native inhabitants had enlisted the help of the Netherlands, which used this as an excuse to further its colonial expansion. The troops took 230 kilograms of gold, 7000 of silver, and countless gemstones as booty. The scorched coins and bracelets on display are silent witnesses of the atrocities of war. Most of the ‘Lombok Treasure’ was returned to Indonesia in 1977.
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Bruikleen van het Museum Volkenkunde
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On loan from the Museum Volkenkunde
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In 1894 Dutch troops captured ...... returned to Indonesia in 1977.
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In 1894 veroverden Nederlandse ...... 77 teruggegeven aan Indonesië.
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NG-C-2013-2-13
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
title
De ‘Lombokschat’
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The ‘Lombok Treasure’
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type
created
before 1894
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voor 1894
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extent
depth 0.3 cm
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diameter 6,5 cm
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diameter 6.5 cm
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diepte 0,3 cm
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Collectie: Lombokschat
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temporal
fourth quarter 19th century
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vierde kwart 19e eeuw
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