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Covered vase

Made at: De Grieksche A (Greek A) factory (1657–1818)
Mark of: Jan van den Briel (Dutch, active about 1760–1785)
Dutch (Delft)
about 1760-80
Object Place: Europe, Delft, The Netherlands

Medium/Technique Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions Overall: 39.1 × 15.9 × 14 cm (15 3/8 × 6 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.)
Width x depth (base): 11.4 × 10.3 cm (4 1/2 × 4 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Rowland Burdon-Muller
Accession Number1971.370a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryEarthenware

DescriptionCovered vase decorated in blue and white. Octagonal baluster shape, scroll-edged panel on front enclosing a vase with flowers on a pedestal. Reverse side has floral sprays. Domed cover with flame finial. Pair with 1971.371a-b
Marks "A / JDB / 3", for Jan van den Briel, proprietor of the Greek A factory, ca. 1760-80
InscriptionsTorn gummed label on underside.