Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars Hand Painted Netherlands C. 1790
$2,300.00
Made in the late 18th century, this pair of blue and white Delft jars has an elegant presence.
The smooth ovoid bodies rise to a strong, stepped neck and a wide, projecting flange that adds architectural detail to the silhouettes.
Each jar is topped with a domed cover finished with a tiered knop finial banded in blue and white.
The decoration is confidently hand-painted in deep cobalt blue, with lovely floral groupings, stylized landscape elements, and a drapery-like blue border at the shoulder that frames the scene and emphasizes the form of the jars.
On the reverse, each jar features a butterfly
The designs on the two jars were made to complement each other.
Each has small individual details that make this a fascinating pair.
Dimensions: 10.75″ tall x 4.75″ diameter at widest point x 3″ diameter at base
Condition: Excellent, with small edge chips invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white landscape and floral motifs
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delft)
Style: Traditional Delft style
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1790
Notable Details:
A true pair made to be together with closely matched form and decoration
Hand-painted decoration with expressive cobalt brushwork
Domed covers with simple knop finials
In stock
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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