Pair of double-gourd vases

De Drie Posteleyne Astonne, 1700

The form of these vases, resembling a double gourd, is often found in Chinese porcelain. It was so popular that a number of Delft potteries copied it. This pair of vases features an exceptionally narrow neck and Asian decoration with what is known in the West as ‘Long Elizas’ (elongated female figures).

  • Artwork typevase
  • Object numberBK-1998-43-B
  • Dimensionsheight 34 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Pair of double-gourd vases

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1998-43-B

  • Description

    Kalebasvormige vaas met voorstellingen in Chinese trant. Merk GK (Gerrit Pieterszoon Kam), eigenaar van plateelbakkerij De drie vergulde Astonnekens. Delft, eind 17de eeuw.

Creation

  • Creation

    • plateelbakkerij: De Drie Posteleyne Astonne, Delft
    • eigenaar plateelbakkerij: Gerrit Pietersz. Kam

  • Dating

    1700

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 34 cm

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the de Rijksmuseum-Stichting

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1998

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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