BK-16475-A

About this artwork

Notenmand met deksel van porselein. Met plastisch versierde oren. Mand en deksel zijn opengewerkt. Op de buitenranden veelkleurige strooibloempjes, evenals op de bodem van de mand. In het midden van de bodem een kleurig bloemboeket. Alle randen, ook die van de opengewerkte delen zijn met gouden biezen versierd. Het bovenvlak van het deksel en de knop zijn ook met goud beschilderd, evenals de oren.

Art Historical Context

This elegant porcelain nut basket with its matching lid was crafted by Manufacture Oud-Loosdrecht between 1782 and 1784. The Dutch factory, established in 1774 near Amsterdam, produced refined tableware that reflected both local tastes and the broader European fascination with Asian porcelain traditions. Standing just 16.5 centimeters high, the piece demonstrates the technical sophistication achieved by Dutch porcelain makers during this period. The basket’s openwork body and delicately modeled handles showcase advanced molding and piercing techniques, while its colorful scattered blooms, central bouquet, and lavish gold borders highlight the factory’s skill in polychrome decoration. Every edge is finished with fine gilt lines, creating a luminous effect that would have caught the light beautifully on an 18th-century dining table. Such vessels were prized status objects, used to serve nuts or sweets in affluent households. Today it offers visitors a glimpse into the brief but remarkable flourishing of Dutch porcelain production before the factory closed in 1784.