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Delft inspired by Japan

Rare large lidded pot, decorated in blue and white.

Delft, The Netherlands, circa 1700

This Delft pot is a rarity. It is inspired by the Japanese porselain vases with similar shape and decoration. 

-D.F. Lunsingh Scheurleer Japans porselein met blauwe decoraties uit de tweede helft van de zeventiende en de eerste helft van de achttiende eeuw,  afbeelding 139 en 140.

-John Ayers, Oliver Impey, Porcelain for Palaces, The Fashion for Japan in Europe 1650-1750, page 106



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