Dish
1667-1670 (made)
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Porcelain was first made in Japan in the early years of the 17th century at kilns in and around the town of Arita in the northern part of the western island of Kyushu. The earliest pieces were designed for the domestic market. Production increased from 1650 onwards, with a large part of the industry being directed towards the making of pots for export to Europe. The use of a central scene surrounded by a panelled design is common among blue-and-white porcelain imported into Europe from both China and Japan. The centre of this particular dish bears the coats of arms of Francois de Vinq and Aletta Pancras, who were married in 1667.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Dish, blue and white porcelain decorated with deer, Japan, Arita kilns, Edo period, 1667-1670 |
| Physical description | Six panels, arms of Francois de Vicq and Aletta Pancras |
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| Gallery label | DISH
Porcelain with decoration in underglaze blue
Arms of Francois de Vinq and Aletta Pancras in the centre, the rim divided into six panels Arita kilns 1667 or shortly after
Dingwall Gift(1986) |
| Credit line | Given by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall D.S.O. through Art Fund |
| Object history | François de Vicq (1646 - 1707) was Burgomaster of Amsterdam several times after 1697. In 1667 he maried Aletta Pancras. Portraits of the pair, painted in 1670 by Gerard ter Borch are in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. |
| Historical context | Plates and dishes formed the bulk of imports into Europe from both China and Japan. The most popular decoration for these pieces was the sort on this dish, with a central scene and panelled design on the rim. |
| Summary | Porcelain was first made in Japan in the early years of the 17th century at kilns in and around the town of Arita in the northern part of the western island of Kyushu. The earliest pieces were designed for the domestic market. Production increased from 1650 onwards, with a large part of the industry being directed towards the making of pots for export to Europe. The use of a central scene surrounded by a panelled design is common among blue-and-white porcelain imported into Europe from both China and Japan. The centre of this particular dish bears the coats of arms of Francois de Vinq and Aletta Pancras, who were married in 1667. |
| Bibliographic reference | Ayers, John. Far Eastern Ceramics in the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1980, Monochrome Plate No. 245. |
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| Accession number | C.671-1923 |
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| Record created | February 19, 2009 |
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