An extremely rare early 19th century blue and white transferware Napoleon Bowl - having internal and external decoration: internally with 3 side panels decorated with emblems, eagles, weapons etc… each having a different cartouche - Napoleon Empereur - Massena Asparn (armee du Rhin) - Rataille essling (armee du Rhin)
having a further (forth) central panel depicting the solitary Napoleon on horseback

The external decoration having a continuous frieze showing the defeat of Napoleon with the battle raging

These extremely rare propaganda (anti Napoleon) pieces very rarely come onto the market and is a must for any serious blue and white / military collector

In the Battle of Aspern-Essling (21–22 May 1809), Napoleon attempted a forced crossing of the Danube near
Vienna, but the French and their allies were driven back by the Austrians under Archduke Charles. The battle was the first time Napoleon had been personally defeated in over a decade, but it was no more than a tactical victory for the Austrians, who failed to capitalize on their superior numbers and merely repulsed Napoleon,
without defeating him.

4.75 inches (12cm) dia approx

Good condition with just the smallest insignificant shallow glaze flake on the top rim and roughness - having
three Still marks from time of manufacture inside - insignificant signs of age - I am very fussy but I would call this piece as
Good condition

Printed mark underneath: Napoleon - J B Cappellemans aine Jemmapes

Early 19th century

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