Musketmaat, fragment bestaande uit messing huls met losse onderzijde c. 1590 - 1596

"Musketmaat, fragment bestaande uit messing huls met losse onderzijde" is a fragment of a musket mold, dating back to c. 1590 - 1596. This object, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the practical aspects of 16th-century warfare. The mold, made of brass, would have been used to cast the lead balls that were fired from muskets, a significant weapon of the period. The fragmented nature of the mold, with its broken lower section, is a testament to its past use and the demands of its intended purpose.