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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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]
  Ewer
  Ewer cover
  
• 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
  
• Event:
• 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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