Antique Dutch Delft Blue and White Faience Plate, 1700s

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This attractive Dutch Delft faience plate is decorated in a rich cobalt blue palette against a creamy tin-glazed ground, displaying … Read more This attractive Dutch Delft faience plate is decorated in a rich cobalt blue palette against a creamy tin-glazed ground, displaying the distinctive charm of eighteenth-century Delft pottery. The design centres on a stylised floral composition framed by bold fruit and foliate motifs arranged around the rim, all executed with the lively hand-painted character associated with traditional Dutch ceramic workshops.
The decoration combines broad brushwork with finely detailed linear ornament, creating a pleasing contrast between decorative strength and delicate craftsmanship. Variations in the cobalt application, subtle irregularities in the glaze and the natural imperfections of the firing process reflect the handmade nature of the piece and contribute to its authentic period appearance.
Eighteenth-century Delft wares were inspired by both local decorative traditions and imported Asian ceramics, resulting in the distinctive blue and white aesthetic that became one of the most recognisable forms of European faience. This plate remains an appealing example of that tradition and displays beautifully as part of a collection of early European ceramics.

Dimensions:
Diameter: 23 cm (9.1 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)

Condition:
Antique condition consistent with age and use. Several rim chips are present, including one larger area of loss visible on the reverse edge. General age-related wear, firing imperfections and glaze irregularities typical of early Delft faience. No major structural cracks observed under normal inspection. (The photographs form an integral part of the .) See less