Bottle

anonymous, c. 1680 - c. 1690

The inscription translates as: ‘Vain curiosity is annoying’. In an inscription on the base, Van Heemskerk apologizes for the fact that his hand is no longer so steady; he is old.

  • Artwork typefles, sierfles
  • Object numberBK-NM-745
  • Dimensionsheight 23.8 cm x diameter 14.9 cm
  • Physical characteristicshelder, donkergroen glas met diamantgravure