Ovoid bottle with a continuous pattern of floral scrolls

anonymous, anonymous, c. 1680 - c. 1720

Applied art from Japan. From 1641 to the mid-19th century, the Chinese and the Dutch were the only foreigners to trade with Japan. The curious physiognomy of the Dutch - to Japanese eyes - was a regular theme on objects of decorative art.

  • Artwork typefles
  • Object numberNG-1116
  • Dimensionsheight 49.5 cm, diameter 5 cm, diameter 35.5 cm, diameter 17 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Ovoid bottle with a continuous pattern of floral scrolls

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-1116

  • Description

    Voorraad- of apothekersfles van porselein met een eivormig lichaam, beschilderd in onderglazuur blauw. De fles is bedekt met een doorlopend patroon van bloemranken met uitzondering van de voetring, een band rond de voet en de liprand. Verdikking in de nek waarop de missende deksel zou rusten. Arita, blauw-wit.

Creation

  • Creation

    • potter: anonymous, Japan
    • potter: anonymous, Arita

  • Dating

    c. 1680 - c. 1720

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  • Physical description

    porselein met onderglazuur blauw

  • Dimensions

    • height 49.5 cm
    • diameter 5 cm
    • diameter 35.5 cm
    • diameter 17 cm

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