These traditional blue and white vases are circular in shape. The lids are surmounted by lion-shaped finials, typical of Dutch Delft.<\/p>\n
They feature hand-painted floral medallions with classic Dutch flower and foliage decorations.<\/p>\n
Made in the Netherlands around 1780, vases like these were placed on the mantelpiece or on a pair of shelves.<\/p>\n
The production of Delft faience began in the 17th century. Much of the finest Delftware was produced in the Dutch town of Delft.<\/p>\n
Delft potters began by coating their vessels with a white tin glaze and then a clear glaze, which gave depth to the fired surface and softness to the cobalt blue. In time, they achieved a good resemblance to porcelain.<\/p>\n
By 1650, the technical skills of potters and painters had improved greatly, and Delft entered its golden age. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pair of late 18th century Delft manufacture faience potiches with lids. Monochrome decorations in the iconic cobalt blue of the manufacture.
\nStamped on the bottom “Delft” Holland circa 1780.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":122200,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[6405,6491],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-121572","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-antique-work-of-art-en","7":"product_cat-works-of-art","9":"first","10":"outofstock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n