Delft Blue and White Dish with Bird on a Double Ring, 1700-1750

Decorated with a chinoiserie scene of a man sitting on rocks within a landscape. Surrounded by a triple-circle center and an interlocking arc and trefoil border. The rim with 27 flut...

Pear-shaped jug, decorated in the Chinese transition style depicting figures in an oriental landscape. Silver cover depicting putti. Provenance: Ex-collection of Dionydia Wilhemina...

Early 19th century Delftware plate with a blue decoration of a bird within a floral landscape. The rims in yellow. Good condition; only slight usual wear to the rim. One little ch...

Large 17th Century Delft dish Chinoiserie blue and white Delftware Charger Material: Delft, earthenware, pottery. Design: Ming Dynasty Wanli style Chinoiserie Style: Ming, William an...

This blue and white English Delft jug, made circa 1750-1760, has a tall, narrow neck with a slightly flared rim on a distinctive globular body. The decoration is the word "BOY" framed by blue dashes. It is hand-painted in blue, done in a freehand, fluid style that includes typical irregularities in the paint. Historically, 18th-century English Delftware is known for its freehand, fluid decoration, characterized by minor irregularities that evoke an authentic folk art quality. The rustic and uneven glaze is also characteristic of this pottery. The jug has a utilitarian feel, featuring four protruding lugs on the sides. Its modest yet charming form, rounded shape, and understated ornamentation reflect the everyday aesthetic of mid-18th-century Delftware production. Delftware jugs were often created for public houses, and "Boy" might reference part of a pub name, a local drinking song, or a common toast. Just as likely, given England's strong maritime traditions, this could refer to a sailor's drinking vessel. In naval and military slang, "Boy" was often used to refer to young sailors or recruits. This hand-painted inscription adds a personal touch, making this jug a unique and engaging example of antique Delftware...

19th century Dutch Delft blue and white vase with stylised swan handles and decorated to either side with rural country scenes. A beautiful and decorative piece. There are areas o...

Delft Blue and White Baluster Vase, early 18th Century or possibly earlier, painted in blue with birds and insects amongst foliage within formal borders, i...

Delft Blue and White Baluster Vase, early 18th Century or possibly earlier, painted with blue foliage, in typical imitation of Chinese porcelain style.

Berte Jessen Fajance bird dish by Royal Copenhagen This listing is for an unusual signed bowl/dish by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. This bowl was designed by B...

Delft Tin-glazed earthenware plate decorated in blue on a white ground, featuring a chinoiserie inspired landscape. Dutch, Delft, second half 18th century. Condition: Very good. Mi...