Fragmenten van pijpenkoppen en pijpenstelen uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart Possibly 1700 - 1735

This collection of fragments, titled "Fragmenten van pijpenkoppen en pijpenstelen uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart," represents the remnants of smoking pipes salvaged from the wreckage of the Dutch East India Company ship, 't Vliegend Hart. The pipes are made of white clay with brown accents and suggest a variety of sizes and styles, likely dating back to the 18th century. The collection serves as a poignant reminder of the daily lives of the ship's crew, and their reliance on tobacco for relaxation and enjoyment. While the artist is unknown, the meticulous preservation and display of these fragments allow viewers to gain insight into the history of maritime travel and the cultural practices of Dutch society during the period of colonization.