Bottle

anonymous, c. 1680 - c. 1700

The form of this porcelain bottle is based on a European glass model. The square shape of such sturdy porcelain bottles was very practical on board VOC ships: it allowed them to be conveniently packed in chests called ‘kelders’ (cellars).

  • Artwork typefles
  • Object numberAK-RBK-14946
  • Dimensionsheight 2.3 cm x diameter 4 cm, height 26.2 cm, diameter 3.2 cm, height 27.7 cm, length 10.5 cm x width 10.2 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw