Ceramic Vase with Handles and Floral Motif – Royal Delft

Vintage white and blue ceramic pottery vase by Royal Delft, crafted in 1979, features two elegant handles, a flared rim, and classic floral decoration. Hand-painted in Delft blue by artist J.M. Tegelaar, who worked at Royal Delft between 1976 and 1983, this collectible vase reflects the artistry of traditional Dutch Delftware. Marked on the base with the Royal Delft hallmark, year code, and artist’s initials, it is in excellent condition and a fine example of vintage Delft pottery.

Product details

• Overall dimensions: Height 4 3/4", Width 6 1/4" x 3 1/2"
• Technique: Hand-painted Delftware porcelain
• Origin: Royal Delft, The Netherlands
• Date: 1979
• Signature: Marked on the base with Royal Delft maker’s mark, year code, and artist’s initials J.M. Tegelaar
• Condition: Excellent

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.

From 1978 to 1993, J.M. Tegelaar contributed his craftsmanship to Royal Delft, the renowned Dutch manufacturer of Delft Blue ceramics with centuries of heritage. Works carrying his signed initials showcase the factory’s artistic legacy in the late 20th century and are appreciated by collectors for their genuine origin and finely executed hand-painted detail.