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Jar with Chinese decor

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Voorwerp
Merk
Decoratie

Dear forum/experts

What a great initiative this forum is, thank you!

Description:
The jar has the initials B.P on the bottom. It has a genuine hand painted feel to it, if I draw my finger on its surface I can feel the blue colored pattern. The thickness of the walls in the opening varies in way that to me suggest non-contemporary production. The glaze on the foot has signs of retouches.

Vraag

My questions:
Do you believe that this is a genuine delftware pice?
If it is genuine, is it possible to estimate during what period/year it was made?
If it is genuine, do you think that the lid is the “original” one? I ask this because when I compare the jar and the lid, the lid gives me a slightly “newer” feeling with very little signs of wear.

Many thanks in advance for any input! I adore my jar and would love to know more about its origin!

Afmetingen
Ca 50 cm
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 2

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more
  • More recent production technique After 1850, factories in and outside Holland developed more efficient and cheaper production techniques. This goes beyond the scope of this website. 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
  • Forged mark In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing forged Delft factory marks. Read more

Sadly this is a later imitation of a vase from the Blompot factory in Delft. Not entirely sure, but I think it was made in France around 1900.

Many thanks for the information!