Saucer with an image of the Raid on the Medway after 1794

This small saucer, made after 1794, depicts a scene from the Raid on the Medway, a 1667 naval battle between England and the Netherlands. The image shows a group of men in a small boat, with a larger ship in the background. The saucer is decorated with a gold border and rim, and features a caption in Dutch that reads "Slag op Chatham, 1667" (Battle of Chatham, 1667). This piece is a fascinating reminder of the historical importance of naval battles in the 17th century, as well as a fine example of Dutch Delftware, a type of pottery that was popular throughout Europe.