Pair of Hand-Painted Dutch Delft Imari Plates or Dishes 18th Century

$980.00

These Dutch pancake plates are adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene in bold Imari colors of cobalt blue and iron red, enhanced by forest green and bright yellow, which replaces the use of gilding. The scene depicts an imaginary garden with an array of flowers growing above the garden fence. A pair of long-tailed songbirds can also be seen in the garden. The landscape is painted in polychrome, and in the center, a bird is perched on the fence; a second bird flies above while numerous plants and flowers sprout from rocks. Another bird is depicted flying in the air.
As is traditional with Dutch pancake plates, the scene covers the entire surface. There is no decorative border.
The effect is marvelous!
This pair of plates was made in the Netherlands circa 1780.
Dimensions: 8.85″ in diameter x 1″ deep
Condition: Excellent with very small edge frits invisibly restored

 

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Background of  Dutch Delft

The technique of making Delft was first described in writing by Gerrit Paape in “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 finest Delft was produced in the Dutch city of Delft. First, 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 the fired surface depth. Over time they created a good resemblance to porcelain. By about 1650, the technical skills of the potters and painters were much improved, and Delft began its golden age.

 

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