Kom van tin after 1810

This is Hendrik Bernardus Buyn's tin bowl, of unknown date. Note how the bowl’s simple, unadorned form invites us to consider its structure. The curvature of the bowl flows into a supporting pedestal, creating a balanced composition. The material itself—tin—presents a muted, matte surface. This challenges our expectations of precious metals, inviting a reconsideration of value. The bowl’s design embodies functionality, but the execution elevates it beyond mere utility. Consider how this piece destabilizes the boundary between the functional object and the art object. Does the bowl's understated elegance suggest a commentary on the virtues of simplicity? The bowl stands as an intriguing intersection of form, material, and meaning, opening up a dialogue around value, utility, and aesthetic appreciation.