Lidded Vases, Delft, 1800, Set of x

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Pair of lidded delftware vases, blue-on-white decoration featuring floral motifs and chinoiserie. Netherlands, late 19th century

origin netherlands (delft)

period … Read more Pair of lidded delftware vases, blue-on-white decoration featuring floral motifs and chinoiserie. Netherlands, late 19th century

origin netherlands (delft)

period late 19th century (late 1800s)

mark blue mark painted on the base: “o” above “a” (initials of the decorator or manufacturer), with a stylized anchor and the letter “b” (or similar symbol)

model hexagonal ginger jars with lid and lion finial

materials majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) – body in porous ceramic with matte white glaze and cobalt blue decoration

specifications hexagonal shape with rounded panels; domed lid with serrated rim and knob shaped like a seated lion; decoration featuring large cartouches containing vases of flowers, leaves, feathers, and ornamental motifs; rim with zigzag patterns and stylized leaves

dimensions
h 51 cm
ø 25 cm

condition the vases are in excellent condition, as can be seen from the attached photos. They show very slight and negligible signs of age. Please assess their condition using the attached photos. See less