Brandewijnkom
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
20.4; 9.1; 11.6
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
**Brandewijnkom by Pieter Jacobs Clinckham (1672)** This silver *Brandewijnkom*, crafted by Dutch silversmith Pieter Jacobsckhamer in 1672, is a fine example of 17th-century metalwork from the Dutch Golden Age. Measuring just 9.1 cm high, 11.6 cm deep, and 20.4 cm wide, its compact oval form was designed as a brandy bowl—*brandewijn* meaning brandy in Dutch—perfect for serving the popular spirit in affluent households. The presence of a maker's mark underscores its authenticity, a hallmark of the era's rigorous guild standards that ensured quality and traceability. In the prosperous Netherla...