Bottle, anonymous, c. 1680 - c. 1700

Bottle, anonymous, c. 1680 - c. 1700

formed, h 27.7cm More details

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).

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