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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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