Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Covered Jar Hand Painted Circa 1780
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Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Covered Jar Hand Painted Circa 1780

$1,700.00

This large Dutch Delft covered jar was hand painted in cobalt blue in the Netherlands circa 1780. Standing 20.5 inches tall, it has an impressive scale and a bold octagonal form crowned by a sculptural Lion Dog finial.

        The body is densely painted with scrolling flowers, layered leaves, and curling foliage.
Deep cobalt outlines alternate with softer blue washes, giving the decoration depth and movement while allowing the luminous white tin-glazed ground to remain visible throughout the design.
Large acanthus leaves encircle the shoulder, creating a strong transition between the faceted body and the domed cover.
The cover is painted with upright floral and foliate decoration and finished with an expressive Lion Dog finial that gives the jar a lively and distinctive silhouette.
Its combination of substantial size, intricate hand painting, and strong sculptural form gives this jar exceptional decorative presence.
Displayed on a chest, console, or cabinet, it immediately draws the eye and brings the character of 18th-century Dutch Delft to a room.
Dimensions: 20.5″ tall x 9″ across the widest point x 5.5″ across the base
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted cobalt blue floral and foliate design
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware)
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1780

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Notable Details

• Large 20.5-inch scale
• Bold faceted octagonal body
• Dense hand-painted floral and foliate decoration
• Deep cobalt blue with softer tonal shading
• Domed cover with sculptural Lion Dog finial
• Fine example of 18th-century Dutch Delftware

Background of Delft

The technique of making Delft was first described in writing by Gerrit Paape in “The Delft Pottery Maker,” written in 1794 and dedicated to Lambertus Sanderus, the owner of De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Porcelain Claw). Delft faience began in the 17th century. Much of the most beautiful Delft was produced in the Dutch city of Delft. The Delft potters began to coat their pots thoroughly in a white tin glaze. They then covered the white tin-glaze with a clear glaze, giving depth to the fired surface and smoothness to cobalt blues. Over time they created a good resemblance to porcelain. By circa 1650, the technical skills of the potters and painters were much improved, and Delft began its golden age.

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