0150 Very nice Amsterdams Bont, or clobbered, bowl. Chinese painted in blue and decorated in Holland.
Description:
0150
Very nice Amsterdams Bont, or clobbered, bowl. Chinese painted in blue and decorated in Holland. The decoration includes a amorous couple in 18th century European dress. The other side is painted with a popular scene known as the cherry picker of the apple picker. It could also be oranges. The romantic couple could represent Prince William IV of Orange and his wife Anne. The oranges would indicate a harmony between them and the Dutch people.
Qing Dynasty
Qianlong Period (1736 – 1795)
Date ca 1736-1740
Gilt applied in Holland in ca 1740
Diameter: 147mm
Additional Information
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | China |
| China dynasty period | Qing (1661 – 1912) |
| Decoration type colour | Amsterdam Bont |
| Century | 18th century |
| Size | 14cm-17cm |