No. 7 c. 1780
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"No. 7, de Bijs Eygt Binnen" is a blue and white porcelain plate from the Dutch Delftware factory Porceleyne Bijl, dating to circa 1780. The plate features a detailed depiction of ships sailing on a choppy sea, with a mountainous island in the background. The blue and white palette, known as Delft blue, was popular for its crisp, clean lines and versatility. This plate is a prime example of Delftware's mastery of blue and white porcelain, which was popular in the 18th century.
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This series of twelve plates is painted with scenes related to fishing for herring. While undistinguished in appearance, this silver fish was an abundant source of food in the North Sea and supported a vast fishing industry in the Netherlands. Herring fishing accounted for such a large percentage of the wealth of the Dutch Republic that Amsterdam was said to have been built on herring bones.
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