Bak van zilver, rond, met een convex gewelfde zich verbredende wand met twee horizontale handvatten langs de bovenrand.

About this artwork

Ronde bak van zilver, met een convex gewelfde zich verbredende wand. Tegen de bovenrand zijn twee horizontale handvatten aangebracht. Gemerkt met meesterteken H.H.P.

Art Historical Context

### Silver Bowl by Monogrammist H This charming "Bak van zilver"Silver Bowl) by the mysterious Monogrammist H, dated 1923, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of 20th-century Europeanversmithing. Craft from pure silver, the bowl features a convex, curving wall that widens the top, creating an, flared silhouette. Measuring just .5 cm in height 14.1 cm diameter, with a lightweight156 grams, it balances delicacy with functionality. Two handles along the upper rim add both practicality and subtle ornamentation, inviting the hand to lift it gracefully. The piece bears the master's mark "H.H.P.," a hallmark of authenticity in the Dutch tradition of silversmith guilds, where such monograms certified skilled artisans. Produced in the interwar period, it reflects a time when silver objects blended modernist simplicity with enduring artisanal techniques like hammering and shaping to achieve the smooth, convex form. Though compact, this bowl likely served as a luxurious table accessory—perhaps for sweets, spices, or small offerings—highlighting silver's cultural role as a symbol of refinement and hospitality. Its understated design whispers of emerging Art Deco influences, prioritizing clean lines over excess, making it a quiet gem for collectors of functional silver art. A testament to anonymous mastery, it invites us to appreciate the hands behind everyday elegance.