SHOE - TOBACCO ASHTRAY - PLANTER - DB1

 

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SHOE - TOBACCO ASHTRAY - PLANTER - DB1

 

Pattern/Type: Porcelain; stamped on bottom in blue is “Hand painted Delfts Blue”

Era:  unknown

Made at/in: USA or JAPAN (piece doesn’t say)

AKA:  Delfts; Blue Delft

Size:  4” L x  1 ¾” H x 1 ½” W

 

Condition: PRISTINE

Looks never to have been used; WOW

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORIGINS of DELFT & FLOW BLUE

 

Because of the Spanish occupation, religious persecution and the fall of Antwerp in 1585, a number of potters fled from Antwerp to Delft and they provided the origins of the Delftware industry. In 1602, the Netherlands became acquainted with porcelain from China. It became so popular that it turned into serious competition for the local potters. In order to save their trade, they imitated the porcelain and created Delftware. Although the Delftware potters liked to use the word ’porceleyn’ for the product they produced, this was technically incorrect.

            Between 1600 and 1800 Delft was one of the most important ceramics producers in Europe. Delftware was extremely popular. Because Chinese porcelain was so popular, the potters imitated oriental scenes. In the 18th century multicoloured statues came onto the market.

 

     

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