Kompasdoos met een opening aan de onder- en bovenzijde c. 1590 - 1596

This 16th century "Kompasdoos met een opening aan de onder- en bovenzijde" (Compass Box with an Opening at the Bottom and Top) is a small, cylindrical, and slightly tapered box made of wood. This type of compass box is often associated with the Dutch Golden Age, known for its advancements in maritime exploration. The box's design suggests it was used to house a compass and perhaps other navigational tools. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.