Fragment pijpenkop 1750 - 1780

This is a fragment of a clay pipe bowl, created by the Dutch artists Jan Ophuijzen sr. en jr. between 1750 and 1780. The pipe bowl, made of white clay, is 4.3 centimeters long and 2.1 centimeters wide. This fragment likely represents a larger pipe design, emphasizing the popularity of clay pipes in the 18th century. The piece provides insight into the craft of pipe making and the everyday objects of the time.