Bottle 1763 - 1774

Sebastian Witmer crafted this glass bottle, adorned with enamel, sometime in the past. At its heart lies a motif: a vibrant vase brimming with stylized flowers. The vase, a vessel, echoes ancient amphorae, bearing not wine but floral life. The flower, universal symbol of transient beauty and renewal, is rendered here in vivid hues—red for passion, blue for serenity, yellow for vitality. These aren't mere decorations. They whisper of Flemish still lifes, bursting with allegorical meaning, or the tree of life motif, a symbol of immortality. The vase as a symbol has travelled across cultures and centuries: from simple Grecian urns holding ashes to the cornucopia, brimming with prosperity. The cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth is mirrored here. The enduring power of these images lies in their ability to stir our collective memory, engaging us in a dialogue that transcends time. The motifs we see are echoes of a shared past, continually resurfacing, transformed, yet forever linked to our deepest emotions and cultural narratives.