Delftware is a tin-glazed pottery style that began in Delft, Netherlands, in the 17th century. Inspired by Chinese blue-and-white porcelain arriving via Dutch trade routes, Delft potters translated those motifs into a distinctly European aesthetic using local clays and tin glazes. The result is the iconic blue-on-white decoration, delicate painterly scenes, floral sprays, and stylized landscapes that defines the tradition.
Guelders Delft low bowls, derived from motifs on the Four Rivers wall plate, are a fine example of how Delftware motifs were adapted across forms. Made in Holland, these low bowls echo the plate’s central scene and border ornament: flowing riverine imagery, stylized foliage, and the characteristic cobalt brushwork that ranges from precise linework to softer washes. With a hanging hook on the back.
Dimensions
Diameter: 11 ½ in.
Height: 2 ¼ in.
Delftware is a tin-glazed pottery style that began in Delft, Netherlands, in the 17th century. Inspired by Chinese blue-and-white porcelain arriving via Dutch trade routes, Delft potters translated those motifs into a distinctly European aesthetic using local clays and tin glazes. The result is the iconic blue-on-white decoration, delicate painterly scenes, floral sprays, and stylized landscapes that defines the tradition.
Guelders Delft low bowls, derived from motifs on the Four Rivers wall plate, are a fine example of how Delftware motifs were adapted across forms. Made in Holland, these low bowls echo the plate’s central scene and border ornament: flowing riverine imagery, stylized foliage, and the characteristic cobalt brushwork that ranges from precise linework to softer washes. With a hanging hook on the back.
Dimensions
Diameter: 11 ½ in.
Height: 2 ¼ in.
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