A crystal wine glass. Engraved with two costumed figures shaking hands under the aegis of a rose, framed by two sunflowers. The baluster-shaped hollow leg is supported by a flat bow and composed of a knot inlaid with round teardrops. This glass of friendship is adorned with the motto T Blyft onder de roos (Share a secret). The rose is the symbol of silence in Egyptian mythology (see Harpocrates). Close to the Jacob Sang engraving style. Netherlands, mid 18th century. H. 17 cm Provenance : Peter Korf de Gidts 1985