Royal Delft Blue Hand Painted Ceramic Vase 1977 Floral Urn Vase

This vintage ceramic vase showcases traditional Dutch elegance through intricate, hand-painted floral motifs executed in the classic Delft Blue style. Crafted in 1977 by the prestigious Royal Delft workshop (De Porceleyne Fles) in the Netherlands, this piece features a timeless baluster silhouette, a gracefully flared rim, and an elegant raised pedestal foot. The deep cobalt blue brushwork over a clean white glaze beautifully highlights the mastery of late-20th-century Dutch earthenware production.
Measuring 6 inches in height and 3.5 inches in diameter, this decorative vase is in excellent vintage condition, completely free of chips, cracks, crazing, or restorations. The underside is fully documented and features the underglaze factory mark, the formal CW year code representing 1977, and the hand-painted initials STA belonging to the factory artisan, A. Stoop. The base additionally retains its vintage retail label and the original paper factory sticker with model number.
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Product details:

• Dimensions: Height 6", Diameter 3 1/2"
• Technique: Hand-painted Delftware ceramic
• Origin: Delft, Netherlands (Holland)
• Date: 1977
• Signature: Marked on the underside with the Royal Delft factory mark, year code, and the initials of the artist A. Stoop
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no cracks, chips, or signs of wear.

Founded in 1653, the Royal Delft factory (Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles) is the last remaining original 17th-century Delftware manufacturer still operating today, renowned for supplying European royalty and museums. Artisan A. Stoop, active at the factory between 1976 and 1980, was recognized for her meticulous hand-decorated precision and faithful adherence to traditional botanical layouts. Fully signed and dated examples from this vibrant period are heavily collected worldwide. This compact pedestal vase makes an exquisite standalone accent, adding a touch of traditional Grandmillennial style or classic European charm to side tables, mantels, or library shelves.