Martin's Rembrant painting

The week-long event was organised by the Netherlands Embassy to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries and the 50th Merdeka celebrations.

Christ Church, constructed in 1753, is perhaps the only place in the Dutch Square that still serves its original purpose. It gave the event a nostalgic feel of the old days when the Dutch ruled Malacca from 1641 to 1824.

A young bride, posing for’ pictures here, said: “There’s historical charm in the buildings. We were awed by them and decided that we must have our wedding pictures taken here.”

The red laterite Stadthuys (1650), originally the residence of the Dutch Governor and his officials, now houses souvenir stores and a plethora of museums, among them the History and Ethnography Museum.

Dutch Antique Pendant made with blue and white porcelain salvaged from shipwrecks

Statues of cows, Holland’s most iconic animal, lent atmosphere to the Dutch Square. The five life-sized cows, made of plastic and fibreglass, were painted with colourful scenes by artists and children of European Union countries. Placed near the clock tower and fountain, the cows were part of an original 28 made to represent the 27 EU countries and the EU Commission.

Children were seen cuddling the cows while their parents took pictures. The Holland cow featured pink, red and yellow tulips sprouting towards the blue and white sky.

“Cows are an important symbol for Holland,” said Dutch Ambassador Lody Embrechts. He said it symbolised the importance of agriculture as agricultural activities take up 60 per cent of land in Holland.

Unfortunately, except for red roses, stalls at the event offered only fake flowers. There were some fresh tulips but they were not of good quality as it was not the tulip season.

Holland Days In Melaka evoked memories of Dutch rule and one could feel it at the Tradewind Treasures store near the Stadthuys door. Here, one can literally take home a piece of history on one’s finger or around one’s neck. Blue and white porcelain from the Wanli (1625) and Desaru shipwrecks (1830) in the South China Sea were set in silver pendants, earrings and rings and sold as jewellery.

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The Wanli was a Portuguese vessel that sank off the Terengganu coast while Desaru was a Chinese vessel that sank off )ohor. Porcelain items from the two wrecks, such as plates and kendi (teapots), were sold at auctions or exhibitions. Broken ones were cut up so that the little paintings on them, such as deer, dragons, phoenixes and auspicious writings, could be immortalised on rings and pendants.

Holland Days In Melaka was an opportunity for collectors of Delft blue porcelain to watch master artist Martin V.D. Berg at work. His crafts ranged from little blue and white coasters, teapots, flower pots and fancifully shaped jars, to larger, multi-hued paintings of Dutch people, towns, windmills, country scenes and his favourite artist, Rembrandt.

ANTIQUE-LARGE PAIR Dutch and Dutchess PORTRAIT PAINTING $9,740.21

ANTIQUE c1650 GESSO FRAMED FLEMISH DUTCH OIL ON CANVAS CLERGY PORTRAIT $7,603.34

Antique Chinese Blue and White Armorial Charger 15″ for Dutch Market, Qianlong $6,510.05

Antique Dutch Tavern Scene Oil Painting (19th Century) $6,219.81

Antique Printed Dutch Bible from 1741 w/ original notes $5,864.01

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE OAK DUTCH SHAPED CHEST OF DRAWERS $5,117.57

RARE Dutch Vintage Poster SLUITERS Oostersche Tapyten $4,969.50

Antique 1600 Dutch Glass Round and Oval Bead Necklace Green Blue White $4,964.53

Original vintage poster EXPO DUTCH ART Thorn-Prikker 03 $4,770.72

Antique 1802 Dutch 18k Gold Pocket Watch Chain $4,472.55

Antique 1600s Dutch Glass Bead Strand Large Faceted Strand is 35 inches $4,224.08

Antique 1807 Dutch Amsterdam 22k Gold Purse $3,965.66

1685 FIRST EDITION John Bunyan THE HOLY WAR Bible Antique Dutch Church Relic God $3,478.65

Antique Dutch 14k Gold Chatelaine Chain $3,478.65

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE DARK WALNUT DUTCH BOMBE VITRINE $3,385.47

ANTIQUE-DUTCH WILLEM A KNIP SIGN PASTORAL Oil Painting $3,279.86

RARE ORIGINAL Dutch Vintage Poster 1917 GOTHIC ART NOUVEAU AMSTERDAM SCHOOL $2,633.84

Antique Bible 1641 complete Dutch Museum bible $2,435.06

Antique Dutch Silver Windmill Wine Cup / Stein Ca 1860 $2,385.36

13×10″ Antique Oil Painting original European Dutch signed De Vriendt Seascape $2,266.09

ANTIQUE Handcrafted Dutch DOLLHOUSE w Furniture & Dolls $2,236.28

ANTIQUE DEVENTER DUTCH CARPET. This glorious piece date $2,236.28

Antique CRYSTAL DECANTERS w/NAUTICAL STOPPERS – Dutch Solid Silver (3V1) $2,186.58

SPLENDID HUGE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE DUTCH CASTLE RUIN SEASCAPE LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING $2,125.76

UNUSUAL ANTIQUE DUTCH SILVER TEA CADDY HOLLAND 1844 $2,007.66

ANTIQUE DUTCH ENGRAVING JOHAN SADELER RELIGIOUS $1,987.79

Vintage Silver Dutch Miniature Set $1,883.44

Beautiful Vintage Fleming Dutch Master Painting – Rembrant Study $1,883.44

Antique DUTCH ~ SILVER BELL / CUP ~ Miniature Windmill $1,838.72

Antique Polychrome Signed Bronze Dutch Girl With Lamb $1,789.02

Original vintage poster DUTCH TEA SALON MUNICH Erdt 1908 $1,789.02

CORNELIS WESTERBEEK: Antique signed Dutch landscape at sunstet $1,789.02

Dutch Estate Vintage 14K Rose Gold Euro Cut Diamond Garnet Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch $1,788.03

Authentic Dutch Vintage Poster Artis Amsterdam BIRDS! $1,739.33

Antique 1930′s Dutch 30 inch Van Gelden Growler Teddy Bear $1,585.27

Antique 1930s Dutch Jumbo 73cm Van Gelden Humpback Bear $1,585.27

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE DUTCH BRASS 16 LIGHT CHANDELIER $1,495.90

Rare Unusual Antique Pair Of Dutch Silver Salt Stands Netherlands Ca 1850 $1,490.85

Unknown Unidentified Dutch Windmills/Vintage Antique $1,480.91

Old Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Jumbo 74 cm $1,386.49

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE DUTCH NAVY SPOT LIGHT STEAM SHIP BOAT GASLIGHT $1,346.74

Original vintage print DUTCH QUEEN WILHELMINE 1901 Berthon $1,292.07

Old Antique1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Chocolate 71 cm $1,287.10

Antique 30s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Grey Mohair Squeaker $1,287.10

Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden GIRL Bear 28.7 inch $1,287.10

Antique Old 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear 28.7in. – 73 cm $1,287.10

Old Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Brown 73cm $1,287.10

Old Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Dressed 69 cm $1,287.10

Very old oil painting,{ Old Dutch street scene, Signed J. Spohler } is antique! $1,242.38

2-pair “Dutch Couple” Pompeian Bronze Bookends 21001328 Art Deco Antique Bookend $1,242.38

VINTAGE INDIANA SPORTSWEAR 1964 BLACK HORSEHIDE DUTCH MOTORCYCLE COAT L $1,220.34

DUTCH SILVER REPOUSSE SAUCE BOAT HAND CHASED BIRDS ANTIQUE NETHERLANDS 1867 RARE $1,191.69

Old oil painting on canvas,{ Dutch Winterlandscape, signed L. Apol } is antique! $1,142.99

Antique Superb Set of 6 Dutch/English Opaque Twisted Wine-Glasses 18th C. $1,093.29

Antique Large Set of 30 Dutch Delft Tile Ships/ Mills/Dovecot/Pedlar 18th C. $1,043.60

Jacob Taanman (Dutch, 1836-1923) 1882 Antique Original Painting Innocent Girl $1,072.93

ANTIQUE DUTCH SILVER TEA POT 1879 $1,023.51

Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear French Mohair 38 cm $988.93

Antique 30s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Bronze French Mohair $988.93

Antique Old 1930s Dutch Holland Van Gelden Bear 23 inch $988.93

Old Antique 1930s Dutch Arthur Van Gelden Bear 66 cm $988.93

Antique 1700s Dutch Glass Large Ovals Bead Necklace Blue and White $988.93

Original vintage print DUTCH MILK MAID ROWING c.1900 $954.14

Antique Large Set of 30 Dutch Delft Circle Tile Shepperds/Landscape 18th C. $944.21

Antique Dutch Silver Brandy Bowl c 1750 $931.78

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 18TH 19TH C SILVER DUTCH TRAVELLING CORKSCREW WITH SEAL END $929.04

25 Antique Dutch Delft Tile Animal 17th C. Boar Lion $894.51

VINTAGE GOUDA ZUID HOLLAND DUTCH MAT GLAZED BREETVELT PRINSENHOF HANDLED VASE $893.52

GREAT VINTAGE GOUDA ZUID-HOLLAND IVORA DUTCH MAT GLAZED PIEDESTAL VASE SUNFLOWER $893.52

Old Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear w bow 54 cm $889.54

Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Open Mouth MOHAIR $889.54

Old Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Copper 54 cm $889.54

Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear Light Brown 54cm $889.54

Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear RARE Open Mouth $889.54

Old Antique 1930s Dutch Van Gelden Bear 56 cm $889.54

Antique 1930s Yellow Dutch Van Gelden Bear Jumbo 53.5cm $889.54

Marine Landscape Dutch Vintage Mid Century Modern Vintage Oil Painting B Denil $889.54

L Antique Repousse Copper Art Wall Plaque Dutch Master $889.54

Antique Dutch/French 19th Century Oil Young Woman With Spinning-Wheel Signed $869.66

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