Objekt 1
Large bowl
Description
The bowl with the rock-bird decor in the mirror and Chinese lucky symbols on the flag is an example of so-called "Kraak porcelain". This was made in China especially for export. It is named after the "carracas", the Portuguese ships that brought the porcelain to Europe.
Object description
China, 1st half of 17th century.
Porcelain with blue underglazed decoration
Inv. 1977.72.