Cypraecassis testiculus shell from the wreck of the Dutch East India ship Witte Leeuw before 1613

This Cypraecassis testiculus shell, dating back to before 1613, was recovered from the wreckage of the Dutch East India Company ship Witte Leeuw. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the shell is a tangible reminder of the company’s maritime endeavors. It's a testament to the Dutch trade routes and the valuable goods they transported, including exotic shells that were highly prized during that period.