Ceramic Pottery Urn with Lid in Delft Style – T. Delfts Blauw

Vintage European white and blue ceramic pottery urn with lid crafted in the Netherlands in classic Delft style features a detailed windmill scene framed by floral motifs. Hand-painted and signed by T. Delfts Blauw, this decorative Delft blue urn dates to the second half of the 20th century. Despite chips on the base and lid, it remains a striking collectible for lovers of Delftware and traditional European pottery.

Product details

• Overall dimensions: Height 11 3/4" (8 3/4" without lid), Diameter 5 1/4"
• Technique: Ceramic in blue-and-white Delftware style
• Origin: The Netherlands
• Date: Second half of the 20th century
• Signature: Marked on the base with T. Delfts Blauw maker’s mark
• Condition: The urn has damage (chips) on the base and lid

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.