18th Century Dutch Delftware Polychrome Covered Baluster Vases, Set of 2

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This exquisite pair of 18th-century Dutch Delftware baluster vases is finely decorated with blue and white pastoral scenes, depicting a … Read more This exquisite pair of 18th-century Dutch Delftware baluster vases is finely decorated with blue and white pastoral scenes, depicting a man playing the guitar and a woman holding a basket in idyllic landscapes. These scenes are framed by vibrant polychrome cartouches and surrounded by intricate patterns of relief scrolls, dots, and flowers.

Oversized flowers and foliage embellish the sides and back of each vase, while the lids are adorned with striking polychrome lions. The combination of rich polychrome decoration and elegant baluster form makes this rare pair a perfect statement for a mantelpiece or table display. See less