Bekervaas c. 1800 - 1840

This small, 19th-century porcelain vase, known as a "Bekervaas," was created by the Dutch pottery workshop "De Porceleijne Claeuw". The vase, on display at the Rijksmuseum, showcases a classic example of blue and white Delftware, characterized by intricate Chinese-inspired designs. The vase is decorated with a scene depicting a landscape with buildings and trees in a delicate blue glaze against a white background. These decorative patterns were popular in Dutch ceramics and influenced by trade routes and the East India Company's influence. This "Bekervaas" is a prime example of Dutch craftsmanship and the artistic appreciation of the time.