Terrine met deksel van aardewerk in de vorm van een druiventros, met onderschotel c. 1750

This is a pottery terrine with a lid in the shape of a bunch of grapes, created by De Porceleyne Byl. The eye is immediately drawn to the texture and form. Round, almost spherical shapes of the grapes contrast with the more angular form of the leaf-shaped plate. The use of glazed earthenware is quite interesting; it gives a smooth, tactile quality to the piece. The purple color of the grapes is rich and deep, and the way it reflects light adds to the overall visual appeal. The artist has destabilized our perception of everyday objects, blurring the boundaries between functional items and artworks. This terrine exemplifies how an object can transcend its utility and become a focal point for aesthetic contemplation. It engages with the viewer on multiple levels by asking us to think about the interplay between form and function, the natural and the artificial. The structure of this terrine invites continuous interpretations and reassessments of its significance.