Delft Blue and White Floral Chinoiserie Jar Delft, 1650-1680

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Blue and white floral chinoiserie jar Delft, 1650-1680

The ovoid jar stands on a slightly spreading foot, has a short … more Blue and white floral chinoiserie jar Delft, 1650-1680

The ovoid jar stands on a slightly spreading foot, has a short upright neck, and is painted in blue with a floral decor. Three large cartouches containing flower bouquets have been applied to the belly, separated from each other by panels with flowers, bands and strips. Elements that resemble a window and a panelled cupboard are painted on the right side of each cartouche. The shoulder has a broad band with four panels, filled with two types of double flowers, separated from each other by a leaf on a blue background. Ornaments are applied to the neck. A band with stylized leaves is painted above the foot.

Dimensions: height 23 cm / 9.05 in., diameter 19 cm / 7.48 in. This vase is about 350 years old and has the usual wear to top and bottom rim. The vase has a consolidated hairline crack, clearly visible on one of the pictures.

The floral decoration is inspired by porcelain from the period of the last Ming emperor Chongzhen (1628-1644). The flowers and plants on Delft pottery from the period 1650-1680 are much more exuberant and rendered more naturalistically than on the Chinese originals. less