2nd half of the 18th century, Delft, The Netherlands

Earthenware

(height) 11 in

(height) 28 cm

Signature

Marked with the sign of the "De Drie Klokjes" factory

Tobacco Jar

Ovoide body with a decoration in an oval shaped cartouche and the text: "Het Wapen van Zeeland" (coat of arms of Dutch province Zeeland). Sailing ships in the background and goods for trade amongst which tobaccoleafs. Central is the coat of arms of zeeland with the device: "Luctor et emergo" ("I struggle and arise.").