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Ewer
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Ewer

anonymous · c. 1655 - c. 1665 · turning; vitrification; paint; fired; glaze; cobalt (mineral); porcelain

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The export of Japanese porcelain to Europe began around 1655. Right from the start, objects were made to order, such as this ewer. Wooden models or pieces of Delftware were sent to Japan to serve as examples for the Japanese potters.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineEwer. c. 1655 - c. 1665. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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