~ Mid 17th Century Blue & White Delft Pottery Bowl ~
A lovely example of a Delft Pottery bowl dating to around the mid 1600’s.
The bowl is of circular form with classic blue and white decoration including a scene of a windmill to its centre.
Unfortunately the bowl has no makers marks.
~ Dimensions ~
The bowl has diameter of 30cm (12 inches) and a depth of 6.5cm (2 ½ inches).
It weighs 930g.
~ Condition ~
The bowl has a few chips and scratches but is in a good condition considering its age. It has no major damage and no restoration.
~ Delftware ~
Delftware or Delft pottery, also known as Delft Blue, is blue and white pottery made in and around Delft in the Netherlands and the tin-glazed pottery made in the Netherlands from the 16th century.
Delftware in the latter sense is one of the types of tin-glazed earthenware or faience in which a white glaze is applied, usually decorated with metal oxides. It also forms part of the worldwide family of blue and white pottery, using variations of the plant-based decoration first developed in 14th century Chinese porcelain, and in great demand in Europe. Delftware includes pottery objects of all descriptions such as plates, ornaments and tiles. The most highly-regarded period of production is about 1640–1740.
