Wide shallow bowl with tin glazed interior overlaid with fine blue decoration comprising 33 ‘petals’ joined to a circle on the base. Within this circle is a small flower motif. Around the rim is a decorative band of twelve alternating panels. The exterior of the bowl is lead glazed and has a yellow appearance, with occasional, accidental streaks of blue. Small patches of the exterior have inadvertently been left unglazed. There is a foot ring with a single piercing, aligned with the flower motif on the interior. The body is of a pale ochre earthenware and is visible in several places where there has been slight damage. The piece itself is very sound and gives a beautiful ring when tapped.
I haven’t found any exact parallels to this decoration, but the closest I’ve seen are of Dutch origin. As I acquired this piece in England I thought it may have been made here, but my research now makes me think otherwise. I am certain it is ‘delftware’ but would like to know its place of origin. Also, what is its probable date of manufacture? I’m inclined to think 18th century but…
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Seems more Polish or German to me, given that the drawing in the middle bears a lot of resemblance to the drawings on the so-called onion board. Difficult to date at first glance, but probably late 18th century
OK, thanks for that - I’ll have a look into German & Polish tin glaze ware, not an area I’m at all familiar with! Have to start a new line of research…
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This bowl looks Oriental to me. Possibly made in Japan.
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