Mid-Century Dutch Hand-Painted Delft Blue Tobacco Jar with Brass Lid, Holland, 1960s

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An elegant and highly decorative dutch delft blue tobacco jar, dating from circa 1950s–1960s, featuring richly detailed hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration … Read more An elegant and highly decorative dutch delft blue tobacco jar, dating from circa 1950s–1960s, featuring richly detailed hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration on a luminous white glazed ceramic body.

the jar is decorated with charming figurative dutch motifs, scrolling foliage, floral elements and a crown, centered around the historic inscription “toeback”, an old dutch spelling of tobacco. The sophisticated blue-and-white palette reflects the timeless visual tradition associated with dutch delftware and delft blue ceramics, making this piece especially appealing to collectors of european decorative arts.

a beautifully aged brass lid completes the design, adding warmth and contrast to the crisp cobalt decoration. The subtle natural patina of the metal enhances its authentic vintage character and gives the piece an elegant, collected appearance.

beyond its original function as a tobacco jar, this decorative vessel works beautifully as a luxury delft blue accent, lidded decorative jar, bookshelf object, cabinet collectible or statement accessory within both classical and contemporary interiors. Its recognizable dutch aesthetic makes it particularly attractive for sophisticated american and asian interiors, where european blue-and-white ceramics remain highly collectible.

the underside is marked “goedewaagen holland” with the factory mark and impressed model number 1422, confirming its dutch manufacture.

condition: excellent to near-perfect vintage condition. The ceramic body is beautifully preserved with no chips, cracks or restorations. The original brass lid remains in very good condition and displays an attractive natural patina consistent with age.

dimensions: h 16 × w 13 cm / approximately 6.3 × 5.1 in.
origin: holland, netherlands
period: circa 1950s–1960s
materials: glazed ceramic / earthenware and brass
decoration: hand-painted cobalt blue
style: delft blue, dutch delftware, traditional dutch, mid-century
condition: excellent vintage condition. This piece has an attribution mark,
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