De Grieksche A (The Greek A) Factory
Delft, Netherlands, 1658-1811
Samuel van Eenhoorn
Dutch, 1655-1686/87
Bottle
INV-6673
De Grieksche A (The Greek A) Factory
Delft, Netherlands, 1658-1811
Samuel van Eenhoorn
Dutch, 1655-1686/87c. 1678-85
earthenwareeuropean decorative arts
Date
c. 1678-85
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware)
Dimensions
31.4 × 15.2 cm (12 3/8 × 6 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
This bottle’s Chinese-inspired form and decoration reflect the influence of blue-and-white porcelain imported from China in large quantities by the Dutch East India Company.