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Pear-shaped milk jug with handle from the 'Swellengrebel service' with a double crowned monogram and a border with floral scrolls
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Pear-shaped milk jug of porcelain with C-shaped handle and triangular spout, painted on the glaze in blue, red, pink, green, yellow, black and gold. On the belly a crowned, double mirror monogram with 'MVA' and 'CHTD' surrounded by shell motifs, scrollwork and flower branches; on both sides of the coat of arms a lotus branch. On the outer edge with a band with flower garlands. European representation in enamel colors.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit linePear-shaped milk jug with handle from the 'Swellengrebel service' with a double crowned monogram and a border with floral scrolls. c. 1740. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.