Beker op pootjes met het opschrift: Ootmoed Stut toorn 1679

This colorless glass beaker on small feet features etched decorations and the inscription "Ootmoed stut toorn." The vessel embodies the delicate balance between form and message. Observe how the anonymous artisan employed simple yet effective techniques to animate the surface. The etched swirls and calligraphic inscription merge into a unified design. The lines are not merely decorative; they create a sense of movement, suggesting the fluidity of both glass and the virtues inscribed upon it. The inscription translates to "Humility suppresses anger," a moral imperative transformed into a visual motif. Consider how the transparency of the glass plays with light, creating an ethereal quality that elevates it beyond a mere drinking vessel. The artist invites us to reflect on the interplay between material and meaning, object and ethos, prompting us to ponder how such everyday forms can embody profound cultural values.