A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL TEAPOT AND COVER FOR THE DUTCH MARKET
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL TEAPOT AND COVER FOR THE DUTCH MARKET
C.1745
Probably decorated with the Rolandus arms, painted to each side with a lady representing Hope leaning on an anchor, she holds a shield decorated with nude figures in one hand, with a banner bearing a gilt inscription above her, with complex bands encircling the rim and to the cover, 18cm. (2)
Cf. Dr J Kroes, Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the Dutch Market, no.247 for a tea bowl and saucer bearing the arms of the Rolandus family.