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Bokaal met deksel
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Bokaal met deksel

anonymous · c. 1725 - c. 1750 · grinding; radgravure; glassblowing; glass

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The goblet is engraved with the biblical figures of King David and Jonathan. The inscription, 'Gleyck deese twee bestaan moet onse trouwe gaan' (Our loyalty should be like that of these two), alludes to their faithful friendship.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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lidgobletJonathan pledges his loyalty
Credit lineBokaal met deksel. c. 1725 - c. 1750. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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