An Arita bottle with VOC inscription - Japan - 18th century (Edo period) Blue underglaze porcelain bottle painted with the V.O.C. Dutch East India Company monogram within a flowering plants. The underside base is also marked with VOC monogram. The Arita porcelain became popular in The Netherlands when the Dutch East India Company (VOC - Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) started trading in porcelain. Due to turmoil in China around 1644, the VOC turned to Japan for the porcelain trade. Delftware was greatly influenced by Arita porcelain. Dimensions: Diameter: 12 cm Height: 15 cm There are some light rubbing and signs of wear from its age and normal use; also there is something like imperfection (from the manufacturing process) on the right side of VOC mark on the floral pattern; for condition and details, please, take a look at pictures. Registered shipping, well packed for safe and fast delivering.