Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Ginger Jar

This hand-painted jar and cover from circa 1790 boasts beautiful Dutch Delft floral artwork. The intricate design features a stunning array of blooms and vines in deep and medium cobalt blue. The shoulders of the jar are adorned with lappets filled with flower heads, and its octagonal form is topped with a simple, deep blue knop. Dimensions: 12.75" tall x 6" at widest point x 4.75" across base Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored Price: $1160 Background of Dutch 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...

This pair of Dutch Delft mantle jars show a delightful rococo scene hand-painted on blue and white Delft. We see a pair of cows resting in a fenced area with a flock of birds in the ...

This charming blue and white Dutch Delft jar is decorated in shades of cobalt blue. Hand-painted in the late 18th century circa 1780, the jar mixes rococo and chinoiserie design elem...

This fabulous Delft jar is painted with traditional deep cobalt blue on a tin-glazed ground. The jar has six panels, which alternate between flowers in a basket and ferns with scroll...

This pair of large Delft jars has a traditional blue and white floral decoration painted on a white tin-glazed ground. The body of each jar features four large panels; two show a pea...

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Crafted in Holland, circa 1950, the large faience potiche features hand painted medallions with Classic Dutch flower and foliage decor. The traditional blue and white jar is round in shape and has a cone lid embellished with dog figure at the top. The tall jar...

Place this elegant pair of antique ceramic ginger jars on a mantel or a console in entryway. Crafted in Holland, circa 1960, the traditional blue and white jars are round in shape an...

An Early Dutch Delftware lidded jar with chinoiserie decoration. Origine: Delft, The Netherlands Date: Early 18th century Workshop: Unknown. A genuine blue and white lidded j...

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Blue and white DUYNKERKER tobacco jar Delft, 1760-1780 The ovoid tobacco jar with copper lid has a groove on the shoulder at the top and a protruding rim. The jar is painted in blue...

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