Ciborie van zilver met gladde voet, stam en deksel. Op het deksel een bol met kruis. Cuppa aan binnenzijde verguld c. 1720

Crafted by Rutger Raab, this silver ciborium features a smooth base, stem, and lid, crowned with a sphere and cross. The cup, gilded inside, speaks to a rich history of religious symbolism. Consider the cross atop this vessel, a motif laden with meaning far beyond its immediate context. We see echoes of this symbol across millennia, from ancient solar crosses to its adoption by Christianity. Its endurance speaks to profound psychological needs—a yearning for order, for transcendence, and for a point of convergence amidst life's chaos. The cross is not static; it evolves, its form and function shifting with each cultural wave, yet it continually resurfaces. Observe how the smooth, reflective surfaces invite introspection, subtly encouraging a deep, subconscious engagement with themes of sacrifice, redemption, and faith. The cyclical journey of symbols like the cross, their persistent return in altered forms, underscores the enduring power of cultural memory.