18 plates, each decorated with a Netherlandish province by Anonymous

18 plates, each decorated with a Netherlandish province 1822

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This anonymous plate, dating back to 1822, is one of a series depicting the 17 provinces of the Netherlands. The plate features a detailed map of the province of Zeeland, with towns and villages meticulously labelled. The design is framed by a decorative gold border on a dark blue background, a popular aesthetic choice for decorative porcelain in the early 19th century. This plate serves as a unique glimpse into cartographic practices and provincial identity of the time.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

These plates reflect the period when the Netherlands and Belgium together formed the United Kingdom of the Netherlands (1815-1830). The kingdom consisted of 17 provinces plus the grand duchy of Luxembourg. The gold decoration is in the Neoclassical style. On the upper edge are the arms of the kingdom, on the lower border those of each province. Today the Netherlands consists of 12 provinces.

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