Kan
1777 - 1790
Medium
painting technique
Dimensions
21.3; 16; 12.6; 9.4
About this artwork
height 21.3 cm x width 16 cm x depth 12.6 cm
Art Historical Context
**Kan (Jug)** *Porseleinfabriek Den Haag 1777–1790* *Painted porcelain, h. 21.3 × w. 16 × d. 12.6 cm* This delicate porcelain jug, known as a *kan* in Dutch, hails from the Porseleinfabriek Den, a short-lived but innovative factory in The Hague, Netherlands. Active during the late 18th century, factory specialized in high-quality porcelain objects that captured the elegance of the Rococo era, often featuring intricate painted decorations. Produced between 1777 and 1790, this piece exemplifies the European porcelain boom, where factories vied to rival Chinese imports with their own sophist...