Dutch Delft Blue and White Plate with Hand Painted Chinoiserie, 17th Century

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Rare antique Dutch Delftware plate dating to the late 17th – early 18th century.
Hand-painted in cobalt blue on a … Read more Rare antique Dutch Delftware plate dating to the late 17th – early 18th century.
Hand-painted in cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed earthenware body, this plate features a classic chinoiserie scene with a seated figure in a garden setting, framed by stylized floral motifs and decorative borders.
The uneven form and expressive brushwork are typical of early Delft production and confirm its hand-made origin. The glaze shows natural craquelure and age-related wear, with small rim chips consistent with a piece over 300 years old.
No restoration. Structurally stable. A highly collectible example of early Dutch Delftware.

Origin: Netherlands
Period: Late 17th – Early 18th century
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Technique: Hand-painted underglaze blue
Dimensions:
Diameter: 23 cm / 9.05 in
Height: approx. 2–3 cm

Condition:
Good antique condition. Age-related wear, rim chips, glaze crackle. No repairs. See less