Small Delft style pitcher with peacock

Charming mid-century Delft-style pitcher decorated in traditional cobalt blue tones. The body features a beautifully detailed peacock surrounded by delicate floral motifs, capturing the essence of Dutch decorative ceramic art. Despite its small size, the piece impresses with its rich ornamentation and graceful silhouette.

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.

The Pyramide Delft mark was used in the mid-20th century by small porcelain manufacturers, particularly those located around the Gouda region in the Netherlands. These artisanal workshops specialized in producing small-scale decorative items, often hand-painted in the characteristic Delft Blue style. Though not affiliated with the famous Royal Delft factory, these pieces reflect the enduring popularity and influence of traditional Dutch ceramic art.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: 4" x 5 1/2"

• Technique: Hand-painted ceramic

• Origin: Holland, region of Gouda

• Date: Mid-20th century

• Signature: Marked on the bottom with a crown symbol and the inscription Pyramide Delfts Holland