"Arita Porcelain Dish End 17 °. Cobalt Blue Decor V.o.c."
Rare porcelain dish painted in cobalt blue underglaze, decoration of flowers and phoenix surrounding the VOC characters (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (Dutch company of the East Indies)) Japan arita late 17 °. The compartmentalized decoration is inspired by that of Chinese porcelain from the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century. The VOC mark was affixed to objects dedicated to important figures in the company, captains, shipowners, etc. These are very rare objects. It is exceptional to find porcelain in perfect condition like the one presented here. Perfectly fired, marks of 5 pernettes below, no restoration or polishing. Excellent condition. Variable diameter between 355 and 350 mm.