Slop bowl c. 1759 - 1771

This 18th century porcelain slop bowl was made by the Weesper porseleinfabriek in the Netherlands. The bowl is decorated with a hand-painted scene of two women in a garden setting, a popular theme in Dutch decorative arts of the period. The delicate hand-painted detail and the simple design of the bowl illustrate the elegance and craftsmanship of this Dutch factory. This piece would have been used in a wealthy household to dispose of liquids, demonstrating the high standard of living during this era.