Famille Rose punchbowl decorated with the hongs of Canton
Unknown artist, c. 1785–1790
This punchbowl has been at Nostell Priory since 1800. The exterior is painted with views of the trading stations or factories known as 'Hongs' at Canton. The flags represent the trading stations of the individual nations: Denmark, Spain, France, Sweden, Britain, the Netherlands and America. Two of the small trading boats depicted are also flying British flags which suggests the bowl may have been made specifically for the British market. It is one of a series of these bowls produced from the 1780s and one of only 7 known to have an early depiction of the American flag.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Famille Rose punchbowl decorated with the hongs of Canton, c. 1785–1790
Date supported
2008
Medium and material
Hard paste porcelain
Dimensions
Diameter: 36.8 cm
Grant
30000
Total cost
89200
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