Small Ceramic Pitcher – Delft Style with Blue Floral Motif

A refined small ceramic pitcher in Delft style, hand-painted with a delicate blue floral motif. Its graceful shape, complete with an elegant handle and spout, reflects the artistry and tradition of Dutch Delftware. Crafted by Zuid Holland Pottery in Gouda and signed on the bottom, this piece embodies the factory’s reputation for quality and decorative charm. Compact in size yet rich in detail, it makes a delightful collectible and decorative accent for shelves, cabinets, or tabletop displays.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: 5 1/2" × 4"
• Technique: Hand-painted glazed ceramic
• Origin: Netherlands (Zuid Holland Pottery)
• Date: Mid-20th century
• Signature: Marked on the bottom
• 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.

Zuid Holland Pottery, based in Gouda, was one of the leading Dutch ceramic manufacturers from the late 19th through the mid-20th century. Founded in 1898, the factory gained international recognition for its high-quality hand-painted pottery, often inspired by Art Nouveau and traditional floral motifs. Zuid Holland played a key role in preserving and evolving the decorative ceramic art of the Netherlands until it ceased operations in Mid-20th century