Botje van een varkenspoot uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder Hollandia before 1748

This small, fossilized pig's foot bone dates back to before 1748 and was recovered from the wreck of the Dutch East India Company ship Hollandia. It's a reminder of the long and complex history of Dutch maritime trade, and the everyday objects that were lost at sea. The bone's rough texture and dark brown color are a testament to the time it spent submerged in the ocean. This artifact, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the past and the lives of those who sailed on these ships.