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Delft Blowfish Pufferfish ?

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Blue delft blowfish or puffer fish with holes throughout. I guesses it was a toothpick holder. Has delft markings on bottom.

Vraag

What is this? Is it rare? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Afmetingen
Appx 4.5” long, 3” wide, 3” tall
Collectie
publiekscollectie

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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
  • 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

What a fun object. It looks a bit like the Japanese porcelain fish that were made around 1900, but this object was made bij Zenith in Gouda. This Dutch factory made ceramics in the 20th century. Probably this fish is a flower-holder.

Is a cigarette holder, was also made in plain black, greetings jvdh.

Is een sigarettenhouder, werd ook in effen zwart gemaakt, groet jvdh. ''''