Schaal, schuitvormig, met filetrand 1821

This silver, boat-shaped bowl by Firma Diemont presents a simple yet evocative form. Its very shape is rich with symbolism, calling to mind vessels that traverse water – metaphors for journeys, transitions, and the passage of time. Throughout history, boats appear as powerful symbols in various cultures and times. Think of the Egyptian funerary boats, transporting souls to the afterlife. This boat shape, reduced here to a domestic object, carries echoes of such grand, primal voyages, a sense of movement and transformation. Even today, the boat retains its psychological weight; we speak of being "in the same boat", reflecting our shared experiences, hopes, and fears. Indeed, this seemingly modest bowl is an enduring symbol, reminding us of the continuous cycles of departure and arrival, and the human desire to navigate the unknown waters of existence.