Knoop bestaande uit een ronde bol met koperen draadoog c. 1590 - 1596

This small, black, round object, dated c. 1590-1596, is a "Knoop" (meaning "button" in Dutch) and is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It is a button made from a round ball with a copper wire eye, and is tied to a piece of jute. Knoops were often used as decorative elements in clothing and accessories, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries. This specific example, while small in size, speaks to the craftsmanship of the era and demonstrates the artistry applied to even the smallest details of everyday life.