A Dutch Delft Blue and White Flower Vase and Cover, Circa 1686-1701

of quatrefoil scalloped and barbed shape, affixed at either side with dragon or phoenix head handles, painted with panels of birds perched among peonies, foliate and rock work, alternated by blue ground diaper reserving flowerheads, the domed foot with similar bird and foliate panels separated by stiff leaf, the domed cover with eight gu-form spouts against blue ground motif border of floral scrollwork, the center affixed with a hexafoil bottle-shaped vase decorated with blue lappets and floral scrollwork, issuing six further spouts, AK mark in blue for Adrianus Kocx, owner of De Grieksche A (The Greek A) factory from 1686 to 1701

height 11 ½ in.

29.2 cm