Blaker beschilderd met papegaai 1900

This Art Nouveau-style ceramic inkwell, "Blaker beschilderd met papegaai" ("Decorated with a Parrot"), was made in 1900 by the Dutch factory N.V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg. The piece features a unique, wave-like shape with a central well for ink and a raised, decorative holder for a quill pen. The surface is adorned with a vibrant palette of greens, yellows, and browns, showcasing stylized floral motifs and the eponymous parrot. The inkwell exemplifies the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the Rozenburg factory, which was renowned for its production of decorative and functional ceramic objects.