Royal Delft Tulip Vase Tulpiere Blue and White Earthenware Spouted Vase Dragon Handles

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Iconic Royal Delft Tulip vase ‘spouted vase’ or Tulipiere.
Style: Baroque, Antique
Design: Royal Delft
Colors: Blue and White
Origin: … Read more Iconic Royal Delft Tulip vase ‘spouted vase’ or Tulipiere.
Style: Baroque, Antique
Design: Royal Delft
Colors: Blue and White
Origin: The Netherlands, Delft, second half 20th century
Description: Royal Delft Tulip Vase. Although the vase was designed during the heydays of the Tulip, the vase was intended to be filled with a great variety of flowers, not only tulips as the name of the ‘tulip vases’ suggests.
This vase consist at 2 parts and has been produced in Delft since around 1685.
The vase is marked under the base and on the upper part.
Condition: Very good

Delftware, commonly known as Delft Blue, is a famous type of Dutch pottery that originated in Delft. Renowned for its distinctive blue-and-white decoration, Delftware includes a wide range of ceramic products, including plates, vases, figurines, tiles, and other decorative objects.

The Delft pottery tradition began around 1600, with its golden age of production occurring between 1640 and 1740. During this period, Delftware became highly sought after for its craftsmanship, artistic designs, and quality. Around 1640, Delft potters started using personal monograms and unique factory marks, making it easier to identify individual makers and workshops.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, Delftware was one of the most important ceramic industries in Europe. Dutch merchants exported Delft Blue pottery across the continent, helping establish its reputation as a symbol of elegance and fine craftsmanship. Today, Delftware continues to be produced and collected worldwide, remaining an enduring part of Dutch cultural heritage.

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