Haringschaal, beschilderd met radijzen en vruchten 1774 - 1778

This fish-shaped serving dish, or "Haringschaal" (herring dish) in Dutch, is made of porcelain and hand-painted with a depiction of radishes and other fruits. Created by an unknown artist from Loosdrecht between 1774 and 1778, this piece is a beautiful example of 18th-century Dutch decorative arts, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The dish's shape and decoration reflect the popularity of fish as a food source and the artistic appreciation for nature during this period.