Deksel van een bokaal met het opschrift: VREEDE EN EENDRAGT 1688

This is a glass jar lid, its maker is unknown, with the Dutch inscription "VREEDE EN EENDRAGT" meaning "Peace and Unity." The glass is clear, but it is not without flaws. There are bubbles and striations within, which catch the light. It was most likely made by glassblowing, a process that requires practiced skill, and it is likely that multiple workers were involved in the lid's production. The phrase inscribed on the jar also speaks to a kind of collective spirit. The inscription "Peace and Unity" and the act of collective labor reflects a social ideal, underscoring the relationship between craft and community. The production of this simple object involves multiple hands and skills, a collaborative effort mirrored in its message. The beauty of this lid lies not only in its transparency and form, but also in its connection to those who made it, and the values it embodies. It challenges us to see the significance of everyday objects.