An Arita porcelain lidded dresser box with VOC inscription - Japan - 18th century (Edo period) Blue underglaze porcelain lidded dresser box painted to the central roundel with the V.O.C. Dutch East India Company monogram within a flowering plants, surrounded with floral cartouches. These beautiful decorations are typical for the Chinese Wanli style. The underside base is also 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: 17,5 cm Height: 9,5 cm There are some scratch, dirt, crack, signs of wear from its age and normal use, for condition, please, take a look at pictures. Registered shipping, well packed for safe and fast delivering.