Vintage Delft Style Ceramic Pottery Vase with Bird and Floral Motifs – Royal Sphinx

Vintage European Delft style ceramic pottery vase features a graceful hexagonal shape decorated with intricate blue-and-white floral motifs and a detailed bird design. Crafted by Royal Sphinx Maastricht P. Regout in the mid-to-late 20th century, this Dutch ceramic piece combines traditional Delft charm with elegant form, including a wide flared rim and raised foot. Although it's slightly crooked, which adds to its charm and uniqueness, it's in excellent condition, with no cracks or chips. It would make an elegant addition to Delftware collectors or a timeless addition to any European home.

Product details

• Overall dimensions: Height 12", Diameter 5"
• Technique: Hand-painted ceramic in blue-and-white Delftware style
• Origin: Royal Sphinx Maastricht, P. Regout, The Netherlands
• Date: Mid-to-late 20th century
• Signature: Marked on the base with Royal Sphinx Maastricht P. Regout maker’s mark
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, no cracks or chips; light wear on base consistent with age

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.

Petrus Regout, founded in 1834 in Maastricht, was the first industrial producer of glass and ceramics in the Netherlands. In the late 19th century, the company adopted the name Royal Sphinx and became widely known for its high-quality tableware, tiles, and decorative ceramics. Their Delft-style pieces were especially popular and remain highly collectible today.