Delft Style Colorful Ceramic Vase with Floral Design

Elegant hand-painted ceramic vase in the Delft style, featuring a colorful polychrome floral motif on a white background with golden accents. This hexagonal vase was produced in the second half of the 20th century by the Dutch company AAG, which operated in Gouda from 1950 to 1998. The piece showcases the traditional craftsmanship of Delft-style pottery, enriched with vibrant hand-painted flowers and decorative details. It remains in very good condition with no cracks or chips. Visible crackling in the glaze is consistent with age and adds to its vintage character. The piece is signed on the underside, confirming its authenticity. A fine decorative collectible, perfect for display in traditional or eclectic interiors.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: Height 8", Diameter 4 1/4"
• Technique: Hand-painted ceramic
• Origin: Holland
• Date: Second half of the 20th century
• Signature: Marked on the base: Delfts Holland Handgemalt
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; no cracks or chips

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.

Aardewerkfabriek Astrid (AAG) was a pottery workshop based in Gouda, active from around 1950 until 1998. It used the “AAG” mark and specialized in decorative pieces inspired by the Delft tradition as well as the regional Gouds plateelstyle. The factory was part of Gouda’s long-standing ceramic heritage, known for high-quality hand-decorated vases and vessels that remain sought after by collectors today.