Schaal van koper versierd met vissen c. 1900 - 1925

This copper plate decorated with fish was created by Homme de Vries. The design features stylized fish, symmetrically arranged around the plate's central depression. The warm color of the copper is uniform and its surface texture suggests that it was hammered, giving it a tactile quality. The composition uses repetition and symmetry to create a harmonious yet dynamic design. The fish motifs, though simplified, convey a sense of movement, enhanced by the swirling patterns of the water around them. The plate's circular form is itself a signifier of unity and completion. This design is more than decorative, it evokes symbolic codes of nature. As a culturally produced object it is open to multiple interpretations, embodying a dialogue between form and meaning. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to transform base metal into a lasting object.