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Porcelain Moon Flask

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Voorwerp
Merk

Hand painted porcelain moon flask with nicely hidden insects on it

Vraag

Did Balthasar Van Der Ast paint for Delft in 1656?

Afmetingen
15 inches or 38 cm in height
8 inches or 20 cm wide
4.5 inches or 11 cm narrow
Collectie
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Reacties 2

Hello,

The BFK mark on your flask stands for Boch Freres Keramis and was used in the 1920s-1930s. It’s made in Belgium and therefore it’s not authentic Delftware. AB are the painter’s initials.

Kind regards, Patrick

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. 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

Agree with Patrick.