D0178. Garniture of Five Blue and White Vases and Three Covers

Delft, circa 1705

Each marked BP in blue for De Vergulde Blompot (The Gilt Flowerpot) factory

Comprising three baluster-form vases and covers and a pair of beaker vases, each piece painted on the front with an oval scene of two figures and a dog before buildings and in the background trees and clouds, between floral scrollwork and two large flower heads, each cover painted with a landscape scene between floral scrollwork issuing in a large flower head, and surmounted by a figure seated astride a barrel.

Heights: 37.8 and 25.3 cm. (14 7/8 and 9 4/5 in.)