deksel van een doos in de vorm van een druiventros
1724 - 1764
Medium
lid
Dimensions
11; 9; 5.5
About this artwork
Legaat van de heer E. van Hoboken van Rhoon Pendrecht en Oudelande, Arnhem
Art Historical Context
Behold the whimsical *Deksel van een doos de vorm van een druros* (Lid of a Box in Shape of a Bunch ofes), a delightful 18th-century artifact crafted by De Porceleijne Schotel 1724 and 1764. Measuring a compact 11 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 5.5 cm deep, this porcelain lid captures the lush form of a grape cluster with remarkable naturalism, serving as the playful top to an absent box. Its medium as a standalone "lid" highlights the era's fascination with functional yet sculptural objects, blending utility with ornate decoration. Produced during the Dutch Golden Age's tail end, when Delftware wor...