Antique Dutch Delft Vase | Blue and White Faience | 18th Century Chinoiserie
This antique Dutch Delft vase carries the quiet charm and delicacy that makes early tin glazed pottery so appealing. Petite in scale yet richly detailed, the softly rounded body is painted in deep cobalt blue over a warm cream glaze, creating the unmistakable palette associated with 18th century Delftware.
Likely dating from the 1700s, the piece reflects the chinoiserie influences that shaped much of Dutch Delft production during that period. No maker’s mark is visible to assist with a more precise attribution.
The decoration is especially engaging and beautiful. Around the shoulder runs a band of painted lambrequins (ornamental pendant motifs commonly found in 17th and 18th century Delftware), framing a dense arrangement of stylized peony blooms below. Small painted insects move through the composition, reinforcing the chinoiserie aesthetic Dutch potters adapted from imported Chinese porcelain of the era. The hand painted surface retains a softness that machine decorated ceramics never quite capture.
The condition reflects exactly what one hopes to find in an authentic piece of antique Delft faience. Gentle glaze losses around the rim, scattered fritting along the foot, and fine craquelure across the surface all speak to centuries of age and handling. Whether displayed alone on a shelf, filled with dried flowers, or used on a desk to hold brushes or pencils, this small blue and white Delft vase brings an unmistakable sense of history and distinction into a space.
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Antique Dutch Delft Vase | Blue and White Faience | 18th Century Chinoiserie
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We do not offer exchanges.
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