Vaas versierd met vogels en bloemen 1880 - 1920

This vase, adorned with birds and flowers, was crafted at De Porceleijne Fles. Its delicate design transports us to a time when Dutch Delftware became a canvas for cultural exchange. These objects, often made in imitation of Chinese porcelain, tell a complex story of trade, colonialism, and cultural appropriation. They reflect a global network where goods and artistic motifs traveled across continents, often obscuring the labor and cultural origins of the objects they emulated. The vase, with its hand-painted birds and floral patterns, speaks to the human desire to capture and domesticate the natural world. Yet, these images also hint at the exotic and unfamiliar, revealing the intersection of art, commerce, and the human imagination as it grapples with the world beyond its borders.