Ceramic Pottery Bowl with Floral Motif – Royal Delft

Vintage Royal Delft white and blue ceramic pottery bowl hand-painted by artist H. Blommers in 1975 features cobalt floral motifs and decorative panels. Its scalloped rim and fine glaze craquelure highlight authentic vintage character. Marked with Royal Delft logo, date code, and artist initials, this European Delft blue ceramic is a prized addition for collectors of Dutch pottery and traditional decorative ceramics.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: Height 3", Diameter 11"
• Technique: Hand-painted ceramic
• Origin: Royal Delft, Netherlands
• Date: 1975
• Signature: Marked on the bottom with Royal Delft logo, date code, and artist initials (H. Blommers, employed 1967–1976)
• Condition: Visible age-related glaze craquelure, no chips or cracks

Delft ceramics, also known as Delftware or Delft porcelain, is a type of hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware that has been produced since the 17th century in the Dutch city of Delft. Inspired by Chinese porcelain, it is characterized by a white tin glaze with decorations, most often in shades of blue (known as Delft Blue), depicting Dutch scenes, floral motifs, and biblical imagery. It was made in the form of plates, vases, tiles, and jugs. The most famous still-operating manufacturer is Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles). Delftware differs from true porcelain in its material (earthenware), hand-painted decoration, and often the presence of factory marks or date codes on the underside.

Founded in 1653 in Delft, the Royal Delft factory (Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles) is the last remaining original Delftware manufacturer from the 17th century still in operation today. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and iconic blue-and-white earthenware, Royal Delft has supplied decorative pieces to royalty and collectors around the world for centuries. Each piece is carefully signed on the bottom — alongside the Royal Delft maker’s mark, the base typically includes a year code indicating the production date and the initials of the individual artist who painted the piece, adding historical and collectible value.

H. Blommers was an accomplished craftsman at Royal Delft, the esteemed Dutch maker of traditional Delft Blue ceramics, from 1967 to 1976. Pieces bearing his distinctive initials showcase true mid-20th-century artistry and reflect the factory’s enduring heritage, making them highly sought after by collectors for their authenticity and exceptional hand-painted workmanship.