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Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar
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Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar

18th century
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Sold 4 August 2025 · Artsonline
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LARGE, RARE c. 1740 JAPANESE EDO PERIOD (VOC) DUTCH EAST INDIA CO. BOTTLE JAR

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous Original early 18th-century Japanese Edo-period VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) ''Dutch East India Company'' Stoneware Bottle, with the hand-painted monogram encircled by a crown of leaves and flowers, on a celadon grey ground.

The base with a conforming VOC monogram.

It is a beautiful piece to behold, with a good weight and size.

The piece is in excellent original condition commensurate with age.

Note: the 3 diagonal marks which can be seen on the front of the bottle are simply factory firing faults.

Attributes:

Early 18th Century

Japanese

Edo Period

Circa: 17740-1760

Condition:

The piece is in excellent original condition commensurate with age.

Note: the 3 diagonal marks which can be seen on the front of the bottle are simply factory firing faults.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10'' | 24.4 cm

Width: 6.5'' | 16.5 cm

Depth: 6.5'' | 16.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

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Physical Dimensions
Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Edo Period Voc Bottle to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137478
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Description
LARGE, RARE c. 1740 JAPANESE EDO PERIOD (VOC) DUTCH EAST INDIA CO. BOTTLE JAR

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous Original early 18th-century Japanese Edo-period VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) ''Dutch East India Company'' Stoneware Bottle, with the hand-painted monogram encircled by a crown of leaves and flowers, on a celadon grey ground.

fig 1. A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath.
fig 1. Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar

The base with a conforming VOC monogram.

It is a beautiful piece to behold, with a good weight and size.

The piece is in excellent original condition commensurate with age.

“
Note: the 3 diagonal marks which can be seen on the front of the bottle are simply factory firing faults.
Artsonline
fig 2. A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath.
fig 2. Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar

Attributes:

Early 18th Century

Japanese

Edo Period

Circa: 17740-1760

Condition:

The piece is in excellent original condition commensurate with age.

Note: the 3 diagonal marks which can be seen on the front of the bottle are simply factory firing faults.

fig 3. A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath.
fig 3. Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10'' | 24.4 cm

Width: 6.5'' | 16.5 cm

Depth: 6.5'' | 16.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 4. A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath.
fig 4. Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 5. A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath.
fig 5. Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath.
fig 6. Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Edo Period Voc Bottle to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137478
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Archive I A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large, Rare C. 1740 Japanese Edo Period (Voc) Dutch East India Co. Bottle Jar

Archive II A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View II
Archive III A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View III
Archive IV A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View IV
Archive V A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View V
Archive VI A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View VI
Archive VII A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View VII
Archive VIII A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View VIII
Archive IX A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View IX
Archive X A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View X
Archive XI A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View XI
Archive XII A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View XII
Archive XIII A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View XIII
Archive XIV A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View XIV
Archive XV A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View XV
Archive XVI A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View XVI
Archive XVII A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath. View XVII
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A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath.
LARGE, RARE c. 1740 JAPANESE EDO PERIOD (VOC) DUTCH EAST INDIA CO. BOTTLE JAR
Ref: SA1137478
A teardrop-shaped ceramic bottle features a narrow neck and a hand-painted blue VOC monogram enclosed within a foliate wreath.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Bottles and Jars
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEdo Period
  • Material[Ceramic, Glaze, Cobalt Pigment]
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsVOC monogram, Foliate wreath, Underglaze cobalt painting
  • SizeH 25.4 cm (10 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

VOC ceramics were produced in Japan during the Edo period specifically for export by the Dutch East India Company, serving as trade goods and containers for transport across global maritime routes.

These utility vessels were typically crafted from heavy stonewares or porcelains, finished with cobalt blue underglaze decoration applied directly onto the clay body before firing.

Authentication involves examining the clay body composition, glaze characteristics, cobalt blue pigment depth, and verifying the correct historical VOC monogram style associated with the Dutch East India Company.

Positioning the vessel as a solitary display piece on a mantelpiece or within a cabinet allows its historical form and blue pigment details to serve as a focal point.

Keep the ceramic away from direct sunlight and drastic humidity fluctuations, dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth without applying chemical cleaning agents.
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