Vase (rolwagen) with a warrior waiting on his horse c. 1635 - 1650

This 17th-century Delftware vase, dating from 1635 to 1650, is a fine example of Dutch blue and white porcelain, also known as *Delft blue*, with a scene of a warrior on horseback. Painted in cobalt blue on a white ground, this *rolwagen* or “rolling carriage” vase features a complex design of flowering branches and a warrior waiting on a horse with his entourage, surrounded by a lively scene of people and vegetation. The vase is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, measuring 45.4 cm high and with a diameter of 12.3 cm.