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18” Charger Delft?

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Voorwerp
Merk

Large charger. Blue and white print.

Vraag

Is this Delft? There is a small Chinese or Japanese mark on the back. Thank you very much!

Afmetingen
18” round
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 3

This is not Delft. It's an Early Japanese  Meiji Period Blue & White Ceramic Porcelain Charger . Edo Period, Circa 1860. Edo or Yeddo are the old names for Tokyo.

kind regards Franky

 

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