18th century glass

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'Concordia'

Ceremonial goblet to drink to 'Concordia', in this case the pact of the Seven United Provinces. Here the personification of the pact is shown by a woman with seven arrows in one hand and an olive- and palm-branche in the other as a symbol of peace. The arrows are tied up the way is always seen with the so-called 'fasces'.

Dutch or English leadglass, with Dutch engraving.

Rotterdam 1725-1750.

Height: 18.3 cm


18th century glass

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