Fragment van een pijpenkop uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart Possibly 1700 - 1735

This is a fragment of a pipe bowl from the wreck of the Dutch East India Company ship, the 'Vliegend Hart', which is estimated to have been built between 1700 and 1735. The pipe bowl is a small, ceramic object that was used to hold tobacco. It is a fascinating artifact of maritime history and the trade of the Dutch East India Company. The pipe bowl serves as a reminder of the lives of sailors and the daily activities on board a ship like the 'Vliegend Hart'. The object is a reminder of the fragility of historical artifacts and the importance of preserving them for future generations.