From Ancient Times. From ancient Times is a small Dutch Company We offer Antique European Porcelain. Chamber of Commerce no : KvK 58713255 VAT number : NL 58713255 Visit my store too. antique large Dutch Delft tobacco Jar. VOC mark. 1876 - 1878. Waepon Amsterdam. Excellent condition Unique chance for collectors The balustroid body of the tin glazed earthenware jars decorated in shades of blue with a Indian under a large tobacco plant with a large covered vase behind him, inscribed with TABAK. Further a large barrel and bales of tobacco on the left inscribed with V.O.C. Also the coat of arms of the city Amsterdam. With ships on the background. With original brass cover. DELFT - HOLLAND Approx 1876 - 1878 V. O. C. VEREENIGDE OOSTINDISCHE COMPAGNIE. Established 421 years ago in 1602. The Dutch East India Company was a power full trading company that helped establish Dutch rule in what is now Indonesia. In 1602 the Dutch government granted the company a monopoly on trade between Asia and the Netherlands. The company also received broad governmental and military powers, including the right to rule territories and to wage war in Asia. In 1700 the Dutch East India Company had gained control of the cinnamon, clove and nutmeg trade in the East Indies. The Company had trading posts in many Asian countries and ruled parts of what are now South Africa and Sri Lanka and most of present-day Indonesia. Measures : High 33 cm ? 13.2 inches Wide 22 cm ? 8.7 inches Deep 22 cm ? 8.7 inches Collectors item View also or other items. All antique Porcelain ; combined shipping to reduce the shipping costs is always possible. _________________________________________________ It is important for us to receive your 5 star feedback. If there is any problem , don?t open a case but please contact us and we will find a good solution.