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Delft Saltbowl

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Voorwerp
Decoratie

I inherited this with a small label saying 18th century salt cellar

Vraag

Is this in fact an 18th century delft salt cellar

Afmetingen
9cm diameter 4cm high
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 2

Hello, NOT Dutch delftware but mid 18th. century Chinese Export porcelain, Regards, Edwin van Drecht.

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more
  • Not earthenware Delftware is often confused with other types of ceramics, such as porcelain or creamware. Delftware is earthenware with a layer of 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
  • Unmarked An unmarked object does not necessarily mean that it is not Delftware. Only about 1/3 of all Delftware is marked. Read more