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17 century Delft plate

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Decoratie

Delft, 17 century?

Vraag

Could you please share some details about this plate?

Afmetingen
25.5 cm
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 4

Dutch Delftware around 1690-1700.  Fine quality and a nice, old restoration !

Kind regards

 

 

Verdict:

  • Delftware

Analysis:

  • Delftware, made between 1620 – 1850 Only tin-glazed earthenware made in Delft between 1620 - 1850 is referred to as traditional Delftware. Read more
  • Tin-glazed earthenware Earthenware with a glaze to which tin oxide has been added to make it opaque white. Delftware produced before 1850 is always covered with a 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

Dear,

I would like to provide some additional information regarding your dish. The depiction on your dish parallels images on other Delftware dishes. The central scene may refer to an execution, in relation to rehabilitation. For more information about the accompanying story, a Delft dish with a more or less similar decoration, and various source references, please visit the website of Pater Gratia Oriental Art - category ‘Delft Faience 1640-1730 / Other Earthenware’, Object 2010C284.