Blooming Delft Blue – Ceramics 15cm

139.95 euro

Delft Blue emerges in late 16th century as an alternative to the blue and white Chinese porcelain, that was highly revered. However, only the richest in society could afford it. That is why the Dutch started making Delft Blue pieces with clay and a tin glaze. The Delft Blue pottery style took on a form of its own and potters started painting typical Dutch scenes and objects onto their pieces. Luckily a beautiful blooming decoration ended up on this Delft Blue elephant.

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