A Japanese blue and white porcelain bowl with Dutchmen and elephants
18/19th century, Japan
The inside featuring a mythical beast and the word Hollander repeated twice along the top on white lettering on a blue band. A similar bowl is held in the collection of the British Museum in London.
D 16,5 cm, H 9,4 cm
Two hairline cracks and crazing of the glaze. No restoration.