Ceramic Vases – Pair of Tiny Delft Style Vessels

A charming pair of very small Delft-style vases, hand-painted in a classic blue floral design. Crafted in the Netherlands in the second half of the 20th century. Unmarked, but with clear stylistic links to traditional Delftware.

Delft ceramics, also known as Delftware, 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.

Product details:

• Dimensions: 4 5/8" x 2 1/4" each

• Technique: Hand-painted glazed ceramic

• Origin: Netherlands

• Date: Second half of the 20th century

• Signature: Unmarked