Salt-cellar

anoniem, 1618

Salt was an expensive commodity in the 17th century and therefore took pride of place on the table. Salt-cellars were thus elaborately designed works of art. Here beneath the little dish for the salt is a figure of a nude woman with an anchor, symbolizing Hope. The triangular lid is surmounted by a female figure with a cross, the personification of Faith.

  • Artwork typesalt (condiment vessel)
  • Object numberBK-1988-15-A
  • Dimensionsheight 31.5 cm x width 15.5 cm x depth 15.5 cm x weight 886 gr