Stop van apothekersfles before 1863

"Stop van apothekersfles" is an anonymous work from before 1863, currently on display at the Rijksmuseum. This small, etched glass bottle is an example of utilitarian objects being elevated to artistic status. The inscription on the bottle, "Sulph. Aethyl. Aeth. Alcoh. Ac. H", indicates its intended use: storing Sulphuric Ether, a medicinal solution used for its anesthetic properties. The delicate etching of the inscription adds a subtle artistic touch to the otherwise functional object.