A Chinese blue and white 'Rotterdam Riot' plate, Chenghua six character mark, Kangxi

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A Chinese blue and white 'Rotterdam Riot' plate, Chenghua six character mark, Kangxi
the centre painted with a scene after a silver medal by Jan Schmelzing showing the attack on the residence of Van Zuylen van Nijevelt, chief bayliff of Rotterdam, the rim with floral panels on a diaper pattern ground, the underside with lotus scroll and swastika motifs -- 8in. (20.2cm) diam.

Provenance

Dr Anton C.R Dreesman (inv. J-15). The Dr. Anton C.R Dreesman sale, Christie's, London, 10th April 2002, lot 427.

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Lot Essay

The riots in Rotterdam were sparked off after the brutal execution of Cornelis Kosterman, a young guard at the City Hall, who the townspeople believed was innocent. The design derives from a medal struck in silver by Jan Schmeltzing after an engraving by Gerard van Loon to commemorate the riots.

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