Ewer, associated with the Robertsons of Strowan

This porcelain ewer is decorated with the crest, coat-of-arms and motto of the Robertson family of Strowan. It was made in China in the second half of the 18th century.

The ewer and lid are ornamented with gold and black floral spray decoration. The coat-of-arms is at the front of the ewer. The Latin motto above the arms reads: 'Virtutis, Glorie, Merces'.

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Online ID:	000-100-080-502-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1922.419 A
Date:	2nd half 18th century AD 2nd half 18th century AD Second half of the 18th century
Material:	Porcelain. Inscription: [Coat-of-arms, crest and motto of Robertson of Strowan] Porcelain. Inscription: [Coat-of-arms, crest and motto of Robertson of Strowan]
Dimensions:	280 mm H x 220 mm W x 175 mm Dia 280 mm H x 220 mm W x 175 mm Dia
What:	Ewer Ewer cover
Subject:	Ceramics / export wares, armorial Ceramics / export wares, armorial
Who:	Robertson of Strowan (Coat-of-arms, crest and motto) Robertson of Strowan (Coat-of-arms, crest and motto)
Where:	China China
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Description:	Porcelain ewer decorated with floral sprays in gold and black with Robertson of Strowan coat-of-arms and motto in different colours: Chinese, export ware, Ch'ing Dynasty, 1750 - 1800 AD Porcelain ewer cover decorated with floral sprays in gold and black with the Robertson of Strowan coat-of-arms, crest and motto in colours: Chinese, export ware, Ch'ing Dynasty, 1750 - 1800 AD
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