Fragment tabakspijp 1635 - 1650

This 17th-century clay pipe is an example of a utilitarian object elevated to art through its simple form and the marks of its use. The “Fragment tabakspijp” reflects a time when tobacco smoking was a popular pastime and the pipe was a common household object. The small size suggests it was a personal pipe, its shape and wear illustrating the owner's hand and smoking habits. This piece offers a glimpse into the everyday life of the time.