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Small fluted ceramic cup.

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Voorwerp
Merk

Small fluted cup, hand painted blue on dull blue/white. Shows a cherrub plus insect and flowers

Vraag

Is this Delft please? What date please? What is it's function?
Thank you.

Afmetingen
12cm high, 10.5 cm across the top.
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 1

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more
  • Tin-glazed earthenware Earthenware with a glaze to which tin oxide has been added to make it opaque white. Delftware produced before 1850 is always covered with a tin glaze. Read more
  • Hand-painted An important characteristic of authentic Delftware is that it is hand-painted. Printing techniques do not occur on this earthenware. Read more
  • Mark of a non-Delft pottery/factory The typical Delftware also inspires producers outside of Delft, but genuine Delftware has only been produced in Delft. Read more

This cup is not Delft but probably Italian, possibly Cantagalli. It looks to be 19th century but you will need to inquire with a local specialist.